Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2023

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that is all that could be done, that still creates 20 acres of land that could be ready for development therefore there are benefits created by only moving the dirt. He noted that also begins the Waterfront project, which is important. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that the soil boring chart was included and shows that this dirt that would be excavated would be excellent fill, so that is a known factor. Councilmember Musgrove asked the status of the TIF extension request to the legislature. City Administrator Hagen stated that it is at the revisor's office with many other bills and is drafted to be an amendment rather than a new bill. He stated that if the City also has a plan and is ready to act, as they are developing, that will also help at the legislature. He stated that once they have this information, they will be requested committee hearings. Councilmember Musgrove stated that if it would be helpful, the Council could call members of the legislature. City Administrator Hagen summarized the priorities and next steps as confirmed by the consensus of the Committee. Councilmember Musgrove requested more bookmarks to be inserted to make The COR Analysis document easier to navigate. 5.03: Review HY-10 Ramsey Improvements Feasibility Study City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the status of the HY-10 Ramsey Improvements Feasibility Study. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that generically that makes sense. He asked if option two is cheaper because it does not include land acquisition and asked if that would connect to the driveway for the new West Armstrong Retail development. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby confirmed that there would be a drive access into that street. City Administrator Hagen commented that the cul-de-sac would redo what exists today. Councilmember Woestehoff referenced the proposed concrete walk, noting that there is very little and asked if the developers would take on additional portions along their undeveloped parcels. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby confirmed that to be correct. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that staff wanted to ensure a connection from the ARAA dome to the COR and it was not yet determined if additional sidewalk would be needed, depending on what development occurs. He noted that there might be something planned Public Works Committee / February 21, 2023 Page7of12