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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 6, 2015 <br />APPROVED <br />90 look was good but not everyone could follow that concept. He said the plans for the <br />91 island look functional and fantastic. <br />92 <br />93 Ms. Schmuland thanked the mayor and noted that her work for the city hall area has been <br />94 fun and rewarding because she finds it's a privilege to contribute to the community where <br />95 she lives. <br />96 <br />97 Mr. DeGardner said the planting plans and costs would be discussed at budget time. He <br />98 also thanked the Schmuland's for donating their time and expertise and also offering to <br />99 get a discount on the plantings. <br />100 <br />101 Ms. Schmuland added that she understands the need to balance and integrate the natural <br />102 with other elements. This area around the complex should be formalized. <br />103 <br />104 Council Member Roeser noted that the council has been discussing the concept of a <br />105 veteran's memorial in the city. He wonders if this space around city hall has been <br />106 considered and if that would fit in to this project. Ms. Schmuland replied that a <br />107 memorial would be very inviting and would honor the space in her opinion. <br />108 <br />109 Mr. DeGardner added that staff is supportive of the landscaping plans for the island and <br />110 he can report that the new concept would actually save on maintenance for staff. <br />111 <br />112 Council Member Rafferty added that he was a proponent of the landscaping change <br />113 around city hall and he's happy that the new look has been embraced. He also offered <br />114 thanks to the Schmulands for their hard work. <br />115 <br />116 3. NE Lino Drainage Area - Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his <br />117 written report outlining the history and functionality of the drainage system for the <br />118 northeast area of the city. The city has submitted a plan to the watershed district that <br />119 begins a process that could lead to a feasibility report for a drainage improvement project. <br />120 He introduced Pete Willenbring of WSB and Associates to review the aforementioned <br />121 plan. Mr. Willenbring explained that there are requirements that the watershed district <br />122 call for before development can occur so this is a process the city would want to keep <br />123 moving if development in the area is planned. He discussed the need to keep pollution <br />124 loads in check and reviewed the plans included in the staff report. <br />125 <br />126 The council discussed future costs and Mr. Grochala suggested that the study would be in <br />127 the range of $50,000 and the project as a whole probably more than $1 million. The <br />128 city's investment at this point is around $40,000, paid from the surface water <br />129 management fund. The council discussed the developer's involvement in funding. <br />130 Mayor Reinert noted that surface water really goes where it would go anyway but the <br />131 improvements would move it faster. Council Member Stoesz asked if the project could <br />132 be phased as part of development and staff said yes and that topic would be a part of a <br />133 feasibility study. <br />134 <br />3 <br />