Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2023

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Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that any new road that will be constructed would be TIF eligible. He stated that putting utilities under the road would be TIF eligible. He noted that the majority of the expenses would be TIF eligible with the exception of park improvements and road overlays. He stated that currently the TIF will expire in November 2023 and therefore they need to focus on that work. He stated that if the TIF is extended, they could review more but would agree to focus on Zeolite and Center Street because those developers are here now. He stated that the next process could be to develop plans and specifications for Center Street and Zeolite. He stated that they could also haul the dirt across Zeolite now, before it is constructed. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that this is a lot of material to move and asked if it would be achievable. He noted that perhaps the grading plans could be created, and a dewatering contractor secured because that project could take about six months to complete. He stated that this would not be a small-scale dewatering project. Councilmember Musgrove asked how long the approval process would be for wetland mitigation if the fill is moved and one or more wetlands are filled. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that with the developer interest in the area, it would be helpful to hear from developers to find out more information on whether a project would be financially feasible with the wetland there. He stated that when they work through the process with a contractor, they could include some of that work as add on's because they may not have time to get through the WMO process. Councilmember Musgrove did not recall approving credits as part of the WMO process. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby explained that other entities are involved in the review, but the ultimate review would be done by the WMO. Chairperson Riley commented that it seems the priority would be to move the dirt and focus on the two roads. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed but asked what would be feasible to complete by November as it is already February. Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that the street design could be completed under that TIF window to tee that project up for the next year. He noted that would keep the projects moving. Chairperson Riley asked if there is design needed for the excavation. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood provided an update on the plans that are available and additional design work that would be needed, noting that it could be completed in under two months. He stated that if the wetlands are not in the initial phase, they would probably be fine with the volume. Public Works Committee / February 21, 2023 Page 5 of 12