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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3, 2001 light at 35W and Lake Drive. The City Engineer advised the developer and his attorney are responding to the stoplight issue. Mayor Bergeson asked if the City can make road improvements in time to meet the schedule. The City Engineer stated that trying to determine their expectations will determine what they request for subsidy. Who pays for what is a key issue relating to the project. The City can physically provide what Target needs to open their doors. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the timeline regarding other retailers on the site. Mr. Palmquist stated identifying other retailers is a marketing question. It is beneficial to the Ryan Companies to develop the sites concurrently with Target. He stated retailers such as bookstores, electronics, office supply, restaurants and service tenants are potential retailers. Mayor Bergeson suggested staff review the revised schedule and C tions in detail at the next work session. Livable Communities Grant, Mary Alice Divine — Sta d next meeting regarding the Livable Communities Grant has not y et. f will discuss issues regarding flexibility on use of the grant funds ee o move ahead with the grant. Staff is meeting with the development 5 ' � orrow. Council Member Carlson stated sli oposals include senior housing and/or assisted living housing. Economic Feasibility ` ri Wessel — Staff advised Al Rolek is putting together a recommendatio omic feasibility study that he will present to the Council at the next work sessr �,'.lek believes the City will have eligible funding from the initial grant for the y. he study will be a 60 -day study that will cost approximately $10,000 - $12,000be completed by the end of March 2001. The City Administrator advised Mr. Rolek feels the cost of the study can come out of the budget if funds from the original grant can not be used. Design Standards, Mary Alice Divine — Staff advised it is time to review the standards and have a discussion regarding what the Design Standards are and what they are supposed to do. The standards will be reviewed in sections. Staff provided a slide presentation relating to the intent and goals of the Design Standards. Staff advised a review of the residential portion of the Design Standards will be given at the next work session. Mayor Bergeson stated a decision regarding the Design Standards needs to be made soon.