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Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that staff does not recommend changes to the design framework and simply ask that the Center Street Area Framework be incorporated into the document. He stated that the document does not relate to parking or floor size or any other macro elements. He commented that this would not obligate the Council to approve any project that adheres to this. He commented that if a business or landowner has invested in various aspects of its project, it would want to know that those design elements will be incorporated into other development in the area as well. He confirmed that the Council can approve projects that look different but having the guidelines provides investors with the surety that the City will maintain quality and walkability. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that some of the maximum parking standards and structured parking requirements have been relaxed but on street parking is still a strategy within The COR. Councilmember Musgrove commented that there are some things in the update she would not agree with. She referenced the detail related to plants and design of streetscape elements, noting that renderings are provided but specifics are not. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that any project that comes forward would come forward for input from the various Boards and Commissions and review and approval by the Council. He stated that this level of concept plan is helpful in guiding things that come forward without tying people's hands as to what could come forward. He stated that the base level plans are intended to ensure continuity and walkability in the downtown area. Motion by Councilmember Heineman, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to acknowledge the Center Street Area Framework and Policy Plan as an update to The COR Design Guidelines and Framework. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Heineman, Woestehoff, Howell, Musgrove, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. 7.02: Request for Quotation for the Design and Construction of Exterior Finishes to Pump House No. 3 Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and recommendation to proceed with the issuance of an RFQ for the design and construction of exterior finishes to Pump House No. 3. Councilmember Heineman understood that individuals will come back with pricing through the RFQ. He asked for input on staff on whether this would be an easy project or whether multiple sketch plans should be developed to obtain different pricing. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that it will be easy to look at the proposals and understand if they are shooting from the hip. He stated that he would not want to offer a large number of options and alternatives and that would be difficult to compare City Council / March 23, 2021 Page 17 of 24