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Council hold the public hearing and approve the application for C&J, Inc., dba Amian American & Asian Bistro subject to receipt of the prorated license fee. I.1 Hopkins Schoolhouse Progress Report and Request to Proceed A group of interested citizens began meeting in April, 2022, to come up with a plan to save the Hopkins Schoolhouse from demolition. They were given a six-month deadline by Council to present a plan that would be acceptable. At Council’s November 7, 2022, meeting, City Administrator Bryan Bear shared their plan with the Council that would involve conversion of the structure into a heritage center and recreation hub. Bear stated the group was very organized but needed a few more months to work on funding source details. The group had requested approval to tarp the roof to prevent more water damage in the meantime. Council approved the request to tarp the roof and an extension to the end of the year to report back to Council with their plan. Members of the group will be in attendance to present their plan to Council and ask for approval to proceed. I.2 Oneka Commons Sketch Plan Peter Stalland is requesting review and comments on a proposed sketch plan for a mixed-use development with residential and commercial uses. The properties are generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of TH 61. In October 2022, the applicant received feedback from the Planning Commission and the EDA and is proposing a new sketch plan for review. At its January 12, 2023, meeting the Planning Commission reviewed the new concept plan and provided comments to the applicant. They provided comments on the layout, architecture, building orientation, road construction, and phasing. Staff will present the new sketch plan to the City Council at the meeting. Staff recommends the City Council provide unbinding informal comments to the applicant on the proposed sketch plan. I.3 Discussion on North Star Wetland Bank Parks Planner Shayla Denaway will give an update on the North Star Wetland Bank and next steps. At the meeting of May 2, 2022, Council approved a proposal from WSB to assess the vegetation and monitor the hydrology in the project area north of Lions Volunteer Park. Council also approved submittal of a draft prospectus. The site evaluation was completed July- October. WSB has provided a summary of their findings and are recommending that the City completes the draft prospectus phase of the wetland banking application process to receive comments and feedback from the Technical Evaluation Panel. Pending approval of the draft prospectus, staff is recommending that Council authorize cost estimates to be prepared and that an agreement with White Bear Lake Area Schools be drafted. I.4 Discussion on Reorganizations of Public Works Department At the City Council workshop held on July 25, 2022 the City Council and Public Works Director, Scott Anderson, discussed the potential restructuring of the Public Works Department. Anderson has prepared a new organizational chart that includes the creation of a Public Works Supervisor position and three Lead Worker positions. Anderson will present his plan for the Department to the Council and recommends Council approve the organizational chart and job descriptions as drafted.