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Mayor Rafferty and Director Grochala discussed the bidding timeline. Mr. Christensen <br />stated they are in the process of updating the estimated cost for the Water Treatment <br />Plant. <br />6. 1-35E/CRJ Interchange — Centerville Rd/CRJ Intersection. <br />Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented his staff report detailing <br />that the final design for the 1-35E Interchange is underway with construction proposed for <br />the spring of 2025. North Oaks Company, owner of the property in the northwest quadrant <br />of the intersection, has expressed interest in modifications of this design to provide public <br />street access to their property. An alternative design would shift the intersection northerly, <br />providing a direct public road to the North Oaks property, which allows for Wilkinson Lake <br />Blvd to the street. The third option would be to leave the intersection in its current location <br />but curve the west approach northerly into Lino Lakes. <br />Councilmember Lyden asked what the rationale is for including the walkway on the <br />northeast side of the roundabout and the omission on the south and east sides. Director <br />Grochala stated to minimize the trail on the east side due to a large conservation easement. <br />Director Grochala will discuss with the county if the trail is necessary on the northeast <br />corner. <br />Councilmember Ruhland inquired if we are following the same plan as other gateway <br />entrances. Director Grochala replied we plan on having signage at the Northeast corner at <br />County Rd J and Ash Street and a logo on the northbound portion of the bridge. <br />The Council agreed to relocate the intersection and/or assume jurisdiction of the west leg of <br />the intersection. <br />7. 2025 Budget Goal Setting <br />Finance Director Hannah Lynch discussed the kickoff of the 2025 budget process, the City <br />Council should identify goals to be incorporated in the draft budget and tax levy, which will <br />be first reviewed in August 2024. <br />Mayor Rafferty asked when the labor contracts will expire. City Administrator Sarah Cotton <br />replied all four labor groups will expire at the end of 2024. <br />Councilmember Lyden would like to see a higher -level city goal session,, which then would <br />speak to a budget session. <br />Councilmember Cavegn and Stoesz would like to keep the tax rate flat. Director Hannah <br />stated staff would need guidance on where cuts should be made and they would be <br />significant. <br />Councilmember Ruhalnd is also in favor of a flat tax rate but also understands bad inflation <br />times and has four labor groups expiring this year. <br />3 <br />