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2016 Priorities Update Report November 7, 2016 Page 6 Finalize and approve the design, size, location, and financing plan for the new Public Works building • Staff and some Council members toured Public Works Facilities at White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights and Little Canada. • Oertel Architects has begun schematic design on the new Public Works Facility. Oertel Architects met with staff after the tours to review the design and take input from staff. It is anticipated that Oertel will provide an updated schematic design in June. • City Council will be provided an update at the July work session as Oertel refines the schematic design. • Detailed design is proceeding and is approximately 60% complete. • Project estimate is being reviewed for cost savings and value engineering to reduce total project cost. • Council update to be provided at an upcoming work session. • Planning Commission review is planned for November 2016. Develop a vision for City Hall Park • The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission established a City Hall Park Task Force (CHPTF) consisting of 3 commissioners. • CHPTF has reviewed the existing conditions across the entire block, and is in the process of establishing a vision. During their June meeting, the Commission will be further discussing the vision with the intent of meeting with the Council at a future work session. • Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission members met with the City Council at the September Work Session. • Commission members discussed next steps at their October meeting with the intent of completing the vision for City Hall Park by the end of 2016. Develop and approve a sustainable streets and utilities maintenance and reconstruction program • Staff has been working on the Capital Improvement Plan and reviewing needs. • A preliminary seal coat and mill & overlay program is being established. • Work will continue in conjunction with budget development.