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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 23, 2000 Staff advised the City can add a small amount of water within the next two -(2) weeks. The City has a certain amount of water it uses to flood rinks. The water would be taken from that fund. Staff recommended adding 300,000 gallons of water as a test to see if the pond will hold the water. Council directed staff to proceed with putting approximately 300,000 gallons of water in the pond as a test to see if the pond will hold water. The filling of the pond is a result of correcting a problem from de -watering due to construction in the area. 6316 HODGSON ROAD WATER CONNECTION, JOHN POWELL Staff distributed a map indicating the property in question. This issue involves construction of a new home. The property owner is building a house on a lot where there was an existing home and well. The property owner assumed he could use the existing well. There is a trunk water main that runs through the lot. Howe., < the house is set way back forcing utility service from Hodgson Road. Staff rec' en d allowing the property owner to use the existing well. The well has been n working condition. Council Member Dahl inquired about the size of th- lot. St vised the lot is 650 x 100. Council Member Reinert asked where the e .sting e is located on the lot. The property owner advised the exis ' me was approximately 50 feet from the road. Council directed staff to proce ng the property owner to hook up to the existing well. TOWN CENTER U '..DAT : • RY ALICE DIVINEBRIAN WESSEL The Community Devel eine t Director advised that over the next six -(6) weeks several issues will be discussed '"_arding the Town Center. Staff reviewed the background of the Town Center project noting the similarities between the north and south quadrant. One of the common issues between the two -(2) quadrants involves traffic. The Economic Development Assistant clarified the use of TIF for redevelopment. Council Member Carlson stated that she thought that one of three parcels owned by Rehbein would fall under Highway Commercial and is being requested for a zoning change. The plan also shows it as a possible gas station/food store. The idea of tax abatement money has also been discussed. The Community Development Director advised tax abatement is not part of the City's incentive at this time. Staff noted all current plans for the Town Center are concept plans. 2