Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/28/2023

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Councilmember Musgrove asked if they can be filled if there is no plan. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that there has to be a plan that shows that they did all they could to not impact the wetland. Councilmember Woestehoff asked about the grade changes and if the reconstruction could be deferred. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that this would depend on the surrounding development and their needs. Acting Mayor Riley added that this was built as a temporary road. City Administrator Hagen explained that there is about $5,700,000 to maximize this district and that the question is how much does the City want to or be able to spend by the end of November 2023. He stated that wetland mitigation is likely not realistic. He reviewed other options that were discussed at the Public Works meeting. RECESS AND RECONVENE Acting Mayor Riley recessed the Work Session at 6:55 p.m. to Regular Session. The Work Session reconvened at 7:21 p.m. 2.04: Review COR Analysis Update - continued City Administrator Hagen reintroduced the discussion of spending TIF revenue that can be generated through 2040 for future development and how much money can be spent in this construction year. Councilmember Woestehoff asked to see the list of the projects and their dollar values. Acting Mayor Riley noted what Public Works had recommended. City Administrator Hagen asked if this included wetland mitigation. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby said no. City Administrator Hagen asked if this includes clearing or trees. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby said yes. Councilmember Olson asked for clarification on the wetland areas in red on the map and if it only applies to the areas that need the mitigation and they can proceed with the blue areas on the map. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby said that was correct. City Council Work Session / February 28, 2023 Page 8 of 13