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Peltier Estates <br />The developer pulled a demolition permit for the two buildings on the site and plans to <br />submit an application for Final Plat, later this week. That should then go to the Planning <br />th <br />Commission for review at their March 6 <br /> meeting. <br />Ruffridge Johnson <br />Council agreed to pay for private utilities to be run along Commerce Drive, to the site. <br />The final cost of this is being worked out. <br />rd <br />. <br />The current project timeline has a closing date on the sale of the property for April 3 <br />Due to the terms of some of the financing and tax incentive mechanisms being used, <br />construction of the project will proceed quickly after the sale of the property, with <br />completion in September of this year. <br />Waterworks Site/DeFoe Property <br />A concept sketch for a residential development is being presented to the Planning and <br />th <br />Zoning Commission at their March 6 meeting. <br />City-Owned Property <br />The party interested in the Block 7 property (downtown) is coming to city hall for an <br />informal meeting to discuss his thoughts on this property and others in town on <br />th <br />Wednesday, the 28. <br />On this agenda, staff is recommending dropping property insurance on the home and <br />garage at 1737 Main Street. <br />Swimming Pool Covers <br />The Planning and Zoning Commission asked staff to look into policies which allow a <br />hard pool cover in lieu of a fence. The city of Blaine currently has such a policy. Staff is <br />researching policies in neighboring communities, but is strongly opposed to a change. <br />SEWER AND WATER <br />Lift Station 2 Rehabilitation <br />We have received executed contracts and insurance information from the contractor and <br />are working to set up a pre-construction date. City staff is arranging for by-pass pumping <br />and traffic control during the project. <br />Downtown Water Main <br />I attended a meeting at Anoka County where staff gave their recommendations for <br />funding through the Community Development Block Grant program. Our application did <br />NOT make staff’s list of projects to be funded. I will discuss further details at the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />