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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 2 - Could the existing building be left (not as a well house)? County representative 45 said it would probably come down to negotiations with the school district; he also 46 suggested that the county has invested in the building and so they will have to 47 consider any proposals. Community Development Director Grochala suggested 48 there is some consideration involved with work planned for Birch Street also. 49 Architect Oertel added that he suspects another use may be easier and possible; 50 the well use is a heavy and more complicated use; 51 - What would the City normally pay for land for a well house? Mr. Grochala said 52 it would normally be a per acre cost at about $50,000 acre; 53 - It’s good to hear that this is a good site for a well in respect of the availability of 54 good quality water. 55 56 Community Development Director Grochala concurred that it appears to be a good site 57 for a well. The decision remains about utilizing the current structure and the risk that 58 presents. 59 60 Architect Oertel offered information on costs moving forward. They are not certain 61 about everything that could happen in moving a building and about the maintenance 62 needs of the older structure moving forward. There isn’t really a way to compare an 63 1893 building to new construction. The council discussed the value of maintaining a 64 historic building – it can’t be brought back once it’s gone. 65 66 Mayor Reinert suggested it makes sense to move on an application for a permit with the 67 DNR. He thinks there will be more discussion about the structure. He recommends that 68 staff identify risks that can be mitigated and what remains; that’s good information for the 69 council’s decision making. 70 71 Council Member Manthey remarked that he likes the older structure but looking at the 72 costs, this needs to be a situation he can explain to the citizens. 73 74 Community Development Director Grochala gave information on the last well project. 75 That project, in about 2015, was about $900,000 with no land acquisition included. 76 77 Staff will continue working on the concept, refine risk exposure and return with a 78 stronger idea of what to expect. 79 2. CSAH 34 Birch Street Project Update – Community Development Director 80 Grochala and Anoka County Engineer Jason Orcutt presented information on the 81 following. Also present were project management members from WSB & Associates. 82 - Since the last presentation to the City Council, there has been a lot of community 83 outreach and they have obtained information they would like to bring forward; 84 - History bringing this project forward; elements included at initial discussion 85 stage; 86 - Project Design Phase – elements discussed; 87 - Project Outreach – school district, City, residents; 88