Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/15/2022

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Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided details on TIF and how that can be used. He stated that parts of this could be TIF eligible. He noted that if the costs are incurred in the next two years, they would be eligible expenses but reminded the group that the funds would also need to be generated through development. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that the costs are really unknown at this time because of the different factors involved. He believed that having the knowledge of the cost estimated would be very useful, even if the City chooses not to move forward on the project as that information could be shared with developers that come forward with interest. Chairperson Riley confirmed that it appears everyone supports gaining more information. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that Centra Homes is very interested in the residential portion of the property. He stated that it would be cheaper for the City to do the wetland work than it would be for the developer. He stated that there would need to be a decision on whether there is interest in completing that work. Councilmember Musgrove commented that it would be nice to know where that process is and how it would impact the cost. She stated that she would like to see the stormwater pond stay along Armstrong and be lengthened. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that the stormwater pond is the least important to move as that could be something developers design around or modify. He stated that the focus would be the wetland and removing it from the site. Chairperson Riley confirmed that the group would like more information on the costs of moving the wetland and adding fill to the site. Councilmember Musgrove believed that the Council should also have a discussion related to the guiding of the property. Chairperson Riley commented that the Council has had that discussion several times before. He noted that he would support the fact-finding mission at this time. Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that staff would gather more information and report back to the Committee. 5.05: Consider Recommendation for City Council to Reject Bids for Water Treatment Plant Trunk Watermain Improvements, Improvement Project #21-08 (Previously Case 5.06) City Engineer Westby reviewed the case and recommendation of staff and SEF to recommend that the City Council reject the bids for the Water Treatment Plant Trunk Watermain Improvements, Public Works Committee / January 18, 2022 Page 10 of 15