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<br />Mayor Kuzma asked if there was a consensus to move forward with Zeolite and A-2 and wait until <br />they receive the updated Elhers’ report before they make any more decisions. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen discussed the Waterfront Park. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby acknowledged what Staff is working on for the <br />Waterfront Park project in 2023 and what they will be working on in 2024. He stated that this <br />summer and fall they will begin working on a landscape plan for the park. He reviewed the other <br />elements of the park, including the trails, water features, splash pad, and green space. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht asked how the water will be filled, if they will allow it to be naturally filled <br />or if they will be dumping water into it. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared that he was concerned with this as well; <br />however, in talking with Bolton & Menk, he learned that when they are done dewatering they will <br />run the dewatering into the pond. He also discussed the community building. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht asked if a lot of this work is going to be outsourced or if this will be Staff <br />time. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that this would come from the professional <br />services line item with the Parks general fund to work with different consultants to get the plans <br />and cost estimates done in house. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff complimented City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby on the <br />timing of the components of this project. He stated that he likes the idea of getting the trail in first <br />so that people can begin to use it and doing the other projects in different phases. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley requesting to talk about the parking aspect of this at a later meeting. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen explained that as part of the road design they have identified angled, <br />back-in parking all along West Ramsey Parkway. He added that there would also be a parking lot <br />next to the Waterfront Park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the City has explored meters for around the waterfront and <br />if that would even be worth the investment. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen shared that he can discuss with other cities that do have meters and <br />bring information back to Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for clarification on the schedule. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that the grading for the pond will be done this <br />year and seeding will surround the entire park footprint. He added that they also have the obligation <br />City Council Special Work Session / July 18, 2023 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br />