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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 9, 2004 APPROVED 1 Mayor Bergeson noted that completion of the YMCA was a key piece, and EDA Member 2 Juni commented that the fundraising stage of this project was almost completed. 3 Councilmember Carlson inquired as to when the groundbreaking was likely to take place, 4 and EDA Member Juni indicated that fall of 2004 or spring of 2005, at the latest, was the 5 current estimate. 6 7 Councilmember Carlson inquired as to whether the Charter Commission should look at 8 the action plan at their upcoming meeting in July. She commented the report contained a 9 heavier financial emphasis than in previous year. 10 11 EDA Member Juni indicated this was a proposal, and the group recognized that having a 12 project included in the plan was no guarantee of acceptance. Councilmember Reinert 13 concurred. Councilmember Carlson noted that silence can become acceptance, so felt 14 this was an appropriate time to voice concerns. 15 16 Councilmember Carlson indicated she had some comments which applied to the entire 17 report; she had questions relating to different directions on financing, and who was 18 responsible for what in the process. For example, she noted that only the City can sell 19 City property, and this was not addressed. 20 21 EDA Member Juni stated that the EDAC plan was intended to become the Council's plan 22 - the group worked on the plan for the benefit of the City Council, as a recommending 23 body. Economic Development Assistant Divine stated the plan was similar to an 24 advisory opinion, and was therefore a recommendation to the Council — tasks had been 25 assigned in an effort to facilitate the plan. 26 27 Councilmember Stoltz felt the possible strategies proposed by the EDAC plan were a 28 good start, as a rudderless committee would lack a purpose. 29 30 Councilmember Dahl acknowledged that the plan indicated it was a recommendation, but 31 also pointed out the action requested was for approval of the plan, which implied an 32 acceptance of the plan. She also felt the plan was more encompassing than in previous 33 years. 34 35 The Council reviewed each enumerated project briefly. 36 EDA Member Juni indicated he would be available at the City Council meeting to answer 37 any additional questions. 38 39 This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, June 14, 2004, 6:30 p.m. 40 41 CSAH 14 (MAIN STREET) IMPROVEMENT STUDY UPDATE, MICHAEL 42 GROCHALA 43 44 Community Development Director Grochala updated the Council on the status of the 45 CSAH 14 (Main Street) planning process, noting that staff has been working with the 46 City of Centerville and Anoka County on Phase I of the study. Phase I focuses on 47 selecting a design concept for reconstruction of the roadway between 1-35W and 1-35E.