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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> 46 Discussion was held,primarily focused on the current site off of Main Street: utilities(gas) <br /> 47 on the site, and bringing sewer and water to the current site. Council also discussed that at <br /> 48 the current site, there is an opportunity to take on space that is currently occupied by ball <br /> 49 fields and a hockey rink, though these could be reimagined and expanded in the northwest <br /> 50 area of the site. <br /> 51 <br /> 52 Director Grochala also provided a general estimate of costs to city connected sewer and <br /> 53 water services to the Main Street site: Approximately$1 million as of an estimate provided <br /> 54 several years ago; though he noted that providing onsite site services could run anywhere <br /> 55 from $500,000 - $700,000. <br /> 56 <br /> 57 Council directed that the focus should be on the site off of Main Street. <br /> 58 <br /> 59 3. Draft Five Year Street Reconstruction Plan <br /> 60 Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented the draft 2024-2028 Five <br /> 61 Year street Reconstruction Plan and explained the bonding process for funding the project. <br /> 62 He highlighted,relevant state statutes relating to bonding and noted that no special election <br /> 63 is required if no petition is received, and provided the general timeline and date <br /> 64 requirements as referenced in his staff report required to ensure compliance with any <br /> 65 special election if needed. He requested Council direction on setting a public hearing. <br /> 66 Council supported setting the required public hearing within the timeframes described by <br /> 67 Director Grochala. <br /> 68 4. Consideration for Council Resolution to Allow the Operation of Motorized Carts <br /> 69 on Blanchard Blvd. by Lyngblomsten <br /> 70 <br /> 71 Public Safety Director John Swenson sought Council direction related to a request from <br /> 72 the Lyngblomsten group for operation of golf carts on Blanchard Boulevard to allow for <br /> 73 maintenance of the grounds and transportation of potential residents about the campus. He <br /> 74 noted that Lyngblomsten owns most roads within the campus so operation of golf carts is <br /> 75 allowed in those areas; Blanchard Boulevard is a public street so a resolution of <br /> 76 authorization by Council is required for operation of golf carts on that road. <br /> 77 Councilmember Lyden inquired of residents be living in the area and if there anything that <br /> 78 would preclude the residents from having their own golf carts to get around? Director <br /> 79 Swenson said that could be a potential issue down the road and may need to be addressed <br /> 80 at a future date. <br /> 81 5. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions <br /> 82 Councilmember Ruhland provided an update on the approved budget from the Fire <br /> 83 Protection Council. <br /> 84 Public Safety Director John Swenson also provided a brief update on the Joint Law <br /> 85 Enforcement Council which met the past week: He advised that the budget was approved <br /> 2 <br />