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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />September 5, 2017 <br />APPROVED <br />85 requesting an environmental assessment. That element is currently under consideration. <br />86 <br />87 Mayor Reinert remarked that these facilities obviously exist in the metro area. He asked <br />88 about the reality of fumes and particles mentioned by the resident who spoke at open <br />89 mike. Ms. Larsen said the environmental assessment would provide that type of <br />90 information. <br />91 <br />92 Community Development Director Grochala said the project is basically on hold with the <br />93 City of Columbus until the environmental assessment question is answered. <br />94 <br />95 Council Member Maher noted the proposed traffic and heard that the only access would <br />96 be 20t' Avenue. Staff remarked that some of the trucks, depending on their planned <br />97 destination, may be going through Lino Lakes. Community Development Director <br />98 Grochala remarked that the biggest concern for the city could be appearance, with it being <br />99 located at the gateway to Lino Lakes. City Planner Larsen added that Running Aces has <br />100 come out strongly in opposition to the project. <br />101 <br />102 Mayor Reinert said he encourages the council to contact Columbus officials in <br />103 opposition. <br />104 <br />105 6. Prepay General Obligation Improvement Note of 2009- Finance Director <br />106 Cotton reviewed the written report requesting authorization to prepay a general obligation <br />107 note associated with the 35W Interchange Project. The prepayment would save the city <br />1o8 about $100,000 in interest. She cannot think of a downside to moving forward. Mayor <br />109 Reinert asked where the benefit of $100,000 will show. Ms. Cotton explained that the <br />110 city's debt service obligation will decrease within the MSA account. <br />ill 6. City Hall Phone Coverage —Mayor Reinert said he brought this concern <br />112 forward and he asked Administrator Karlson to report. He recalls that there was a <br />113 mandate some years ago about people always getting a voice when they call. <br />114 <br />115 Administrator Karlson said this comes down to coordinating schedules better, such as <br />116 with vacations and lunches. He explained that sometimes someone is busy and they put <br />117 on their "do not disturb" and that causes transferring. He is going to make sure that if <br />118 someone is gone, it will be covered. It's an important element of the services provided to <br />119 the public. <br />120 7. 2018 Budget &Tax Levy- Mayor Reinert first noted that you come to a certain <br />121 evolution as a city. Back in 2003, the city put together a road repair and maintenance <br />122 plan and the council has ramped that up to meet the need. He is now thinking about the <br />123 parks and maybe it is time to do that same kind of study (assets, age and replacement <br />124 need). That makes more sense than an uncoordinated approach. <br />125 <br />126 Public Services Director DeGardner distributed data (Existing Playground Equipment <br />fel <br />