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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 20, 2002 APPROVED • Mayor Bergeson advised a discussion needs to be held regarding road reconstruction projects, state aid funding and Charter requirements. • This item will be on the Council work session agenda Wednesday, December 4, 2002, 5:30 p.m. City Administrator Waite Smith advised a draft of the revised Five Year Plan will be sent to the Charter Commission along with a note that the public hearing is scheduled on December 9, 2002. SPIRIT HILLS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, MICHAEL GROCHALA Community Development Director Grochala advised the City received an e-mail and fax from the County late today. The County has indicated what improvements will be necessary for development in the Spirit Hills commercial development area. He reviewed the necessary improvements noting the County also sent a concept plan. The specific requirements and final concept plan will not be completed by the Council meeting on Monday night. He stated he believes some components have to be put together but the City and developer now have a good base to get the improvements and development done. He indicated Council will have a staff report and recommendation by Friday. Mr. Goertz, developer of Spirit Hills, is willing to put up a letter of credit for all of the improvements adjacent to his site. Councilmember Carlson asked what will happen to the City's property in that area. Community Development Director Grochala advised the Public Works Department has indicated they want to sell that property. Councilmember Carlson stated she is concerned about how much the property is worth and how much the City will be paid for it. Community Development Director Grochala advised staff would like to continue to work with the County and the developers to get the project and improvements done. The staff recommendation will be to approve the rezoning and Spirit Hills development contingent on a letter of credit and a timeline for the improvements. Councilmember Dahl inquired about the history of a traffic signal on Birch and Hodgson. She stated she has documentation indicating the County would put a signal at that intersection. Council directed staff to distribute the staff report, staff recommendation and any other information as soon as possible. Mr. Goertz advised he has all the necessary permits and he would like to start grading as soon as possible. A letter of credit will be submitted for the improvements. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, November 25, 2002, 6:30 • p.m.