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COUNCIL REPORT • Councilmember Kelm reported that during viewing of the Stowe Avenue sewer lines, the equipment broke in the sewer because of tree root obstructions. Residents along Katie Lane will have to have their easement areas dug up so that they can get into the sewer line and fix it. The City Council authorized the sale of$3.1 million bonds for the Gateway Business District (GBD). The money will be used mainly for street improvements and soil corrections. City Hall planning. The land transfer between the City and Currently, plans are in the schematic phase of the National Guard should happen soon. The City will begin constriction this summer. The maintenance facility will be a separate building, possibly with Ramsey County. Plans or land issues have not been discussed for this structure. The City will only be leasing three acres for the City Hall facility. Comprehensive Plan Kathy O'Connell from MFRA was present to introduce the Comprehensive plan and what it entails. First, Ms. O'Connell listed what a comprehensive plan seeks to do. 1. Required by state law. • 2. Useful tool for City as a whole. 3. Opportunity for community to look at City as a whole. 4. Gives opportunity to prioritize. 5. Assists with capital improvement plans. 6. Assists with planning, maintenance and development issues. 7. Provides a one source document. 8. Assists City Staff and Developers. The Comprehensive Plan will look at future and existing needs as well as barriers. The Comprehensive Plan will also look at policies/goals: Policies/Goals 1. Community defined 2. Rep I ac ement/Restructuring Classification and Design Mini-Park - Services small area/average size = 1 acre. Neighborhood Park - No barriers; located every 1/4 mile contains both active and passive recreation. Community Park - Contains concentrated facilities; focal point for community. 2 •