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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 8,1998 will not be enough time during the 1998 construction season to complete the work that had been anticipated in 1997. Kim asked Mr. Lyle Carpenter, Commander of the VFW, how the change in construction plans impacts the VFW building plans. Mr. Carpenter explained that the VFW does not understand why the construction of the services has to stop at the police station when the VFW is only a short distance further. He felt it would be an advantage to the City to extend services to the VFW and asked for cooperation and recognition on this matter. Dave explained that the VFW is approximately 1500 feet (1/4 mile) beyond the police station. He suggested that he revise the construction plans to indicate an interim construction date of mid July for services to be at the VFW. Chris Lyden said that the City Council does appreciate the efforts of the VFW very much, however, even the best efforts of the City will fall short. Kim felt that if the City made the commitment proposed by Dave, the VFW could prepare their building plans so that they could complete their building project in 1999. Dave explained that easement acquisition is now on track and all other concerns have been resolved. He will advertise for bids on the project in late winter or early spring when the bidding atmosphere is most favorable. Brian said that he is looking forward to working with the VFW on their building project. He explained that normally it takes four (4) to six (6) months to go through the process of site plan and building plan review with the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council. He suggested that he and the VFW sit down and begin this process. Kim apologized to the VFW for not keeping them up to date on the progress of the utility construction. John explained that the schedule presented last fall was a preliminary estimate and should not have been viewed as a commitment. He suggested that staff contact other businesses along Lake Drive to be sure that they are aware of the construction schedule. Dave noted that he did hold a meeting for all affected property owners along Lake Drive in mid-May. He will schedule another meeting. Kim thanked the VFW for coming and expressing their concerns. TRAIL AROUND RESHANAU LAKE, JOHN BERGESON John briefly explained that there has been a trail around the north end of Reshanau Lake for as long as anyone could remember. When Reshanau Lake Estates was platted, Outlots A & B were platted as common property and deeded to the Reshanau Lake Estates Homeowners Association. The City first recorded a street easement through Outlots A & B to insure that there would be an opportunity to extend Black Duck Drive and/or utilities around the north end of the lake in the future. After discussions with the developer, the City vacated the street easement and obtained and recorded a utility and drainage PAGE 2 • •