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City Administrator Ulrich asked if Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle had a chance to <br />talk to Representative John Heinrich and Representative Peggy Scott and if they are supportive of <br />the legislation. <br /> <br />Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle stated he has spoken to Representative Heinrich <br />and asked him to sign on the bill but he deferred, stating next year may be better. He stated <br />Representative Heinrich also serves on the committee and that they will be heard on Thursday and <br />will see which way he votes but he expected support. As to Senator Abler, he is on the bill in the <br />Senate. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked Towle if there are any building locations already established. <br /> <br />Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle replied there are not any established yet but what <br />is established is a contractor that has built many buildings across the State. He stated there are <br />plans underway with the City of St. Paul, which is a tough place to get through and is being used <br />to work out details. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked Deputy City Administrator/ Community Dev. Director Hagen where the City <br />is with this. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator/ Community Dev. Director Hagen replied Staff has met with Towle <br />and have selected a location that is close to the VA Clinic. They haven’t gotten into great detail <br />on site selection but there is land available. He stated it could progress as far as legislation. If it <br />goes through, it would go through the EDA, Planning Commission, and Council for a full review <br />process. <br /> <br />Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle commented that plans haven’t been fully <br />formulated but they are looking for the level of interest by the City. He stated there are <br />opportunities to work with other community partners such as the community college. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle about the plans <br />for the community center he mentioned including a farmer’s market. He also asked if there was a <br />focus on vocational rehab for veterans. <br /> <br />Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle replied as far as manufacturing or carpentry work <br />if there are places veterans could plug in. He stated every veteran has a fund they could tap into <br />as well as workforce development grants. There are also federal level veterans job trainings <br />available for certifications and such. He stated the plan is to ask the veterans what they want. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle if there was something <br />specific other than support that he is seeking from the City. <br /> <br />Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle replied the question is if the City is interested in <br />this project and would want it in the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma replied it sounds like an interesting project but it comes down to economics. <br />City Council Work Session / March 8, 2022 <br />Page 2 of 13 <br /> <br />