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