2022-11-09 Administrator's Report

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(18) Max Storage (Fairview Street) A building permit has now been issued for construction of Building #1 of 2. The developers expect their contractor to be on site within a week or so. (17) Amazon Fulfillment Center Foundation work on the main building is now complete. Site work continues, including pond grading, parking lot construction and small utility installation. A kick-off meeting for the Corridor Study has been held. The study will prioritize area-wide transportation improvements to address increased traffic from Amazon and surrounding growth. The study will examine st 20th Avenue from Birch Street to 80th Avenue, and the intersection of 21 Ave. and Main Street. PUBLIC WORKS Commercial Water Connection Fee Assistance At the last City Council meeting, the Council voted to extend the program through the end of 2023. The program offers half-priced hook-up charges for businesses hooking to city water. Wellhead Protection Plan The Minnesota Department of Health held a kick-off meeting with city staff and consultants for the implementation of the city’s Part-2 Wellhead Protection Plan. The group reviewed items in the documents and the timelines associated with various activities. Staff will be following up on the action items over the course of the next few months. Well #2 Repairs City staff has applied for a reimbursement grant from Xcel Energy for the installation of the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), used in the repairs for Well #2. 2022 Thin Overlay Program and City Hall Parking Lot Improvements An Assessment Hearing will be scheduled in January to finalize individual assessments for the overlay portions of the project. City Hall Parking Lot Lighting The City Council reviewed and approved plans for proposed lighting at City Hall. The work would be quoted for construction in the spring of 2023 in an effort to allow time to secure a grant through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).