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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />February 4, 2019 <br />APPROVED <br />41 The Council will continue discussion of the project at their March work session. <br />42 5. Methods of Financing Public Facilities, Terri Heaton (Springsted, Inc.) - <br />43 Administrator Karlson reported that Mr. Oertel of Oertel Architects was not able to attend <br />44 so this item should be postponed. <br />45 6. PermitWorks/Laserfiche Integration Project— Finance Director Cotton <br />46 updated the council on plans for the project. Staff has been meeting with OPG-3 <br />47 (consultant to the project) and is now ready to proceed with the online permitting solution <br />48 for PermitWorks, which was developed by OPG-3. The new software will allow people to <br />49 apply for permits online and make electronic credit card payments. The integrated <br />50 solution includes a performance dashboard and matrix tracker to monitor how long it <br />51 takes to issue permits and complete the inspection process. <br />52 The cost of the project is $22,200 plus additional licensing costs of around $5,000. <br />53 <br />54 The council will consider approval of the Statement of Work was approved at the <br />55 February 11 th council meeting. <br />56 <br />57 7. Emerald Ash Borer Update — Environmental Coordinator Asleson updated the <br />58 council how the City is addressing the Emerald Ash Borer problem. Staff has been <br />59 systemically selecting areas to treat, remove, and replace ash trees. Beginning in 2010, <br />60 staff has removed and replaced about one-half of boulevard trees and treated two-thirds of <br />61 the remaining trees. <br />62 <br />63 The Council asked staff to provide regular communication as to where ash trees are going <br />64 to be removed. <br />65 <br />66 8. Sale of Wetland Bank Credits — Community Development Director Grochala <br />67 provided a report on the wetland banking credits the City has available for sale. The <br />68 Council agreed that staff should sell wetland credits at market rates and reinvest funds to <br />69 acquire additional credits as project approvals are sought. <br />70 <br />71 9. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions <br />72 10. Monthly Progress Report — Administrator Karlson reviewed his written progress <br />73 report. <br />74 11. Comprehensive Plan Update/Schedule - The Council scheduled a joint meeting <br />75 with the Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. <br />76 <br />77 Review Regular Council Agenda of February 11, 2019 — The agenda was reviewed <br />78 and there were no changes. <br />2 <br />