2023-02-08 Administrator's Report

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(13) Kwik Trip Construction is complete with the exception of some punch list items and the sidewalk along Main Street, in the spring. The store is now open! (17, 19) Rehbein Industrial Record Plans for the project have been submitted and reviewed. Once permit closure is achieved, the project can be closed out. (18) Max Storage (Fairview Street) A building permit has now been issued for construction of Building #1 of 2. The developers have decided to wait until spring to begin construction. (17) Amazon Fulfillment Center The building shell is now up and work on the van loading area canopy has begun. Site work will continue in the spring. Interior work on the building continues. A second meeting for the Corridor Study was held on December 12. Stakeholders heard from the consultant on their initial data gathering and analysis. Next steps will be developed, looking at intersection evaluations and other more specific corridor issues. The study will prioritize area-wide transportation improvements to address increased traffic from Amazon and surrounding growth. The study will examine 20th Avenue from st Birch Street to 80th Avenue, and the intersection of 21 Ave. and Main Street. st Work on the 21 Avenue Floodway Impacts study has now been authorized, through an agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District. The study will supply required documentation to the Federal Emergency st Management Administration (FEMA), to demonstrate that the culvert placed under 21 Avenue with the Distribution Alternatives project did not affect the flood elevation in the area. Once complete, the study and resulting paperwork will clear the way for Amazon’s Flood-fringe excavations. Development Inquiries Salon owners looking to expand and build their own building. 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. City staff recently completed final paperwork and receive reimbursement from the Department of Health associated with a grand for sealing of a well in the downtown at no cost to the city or resident. With the completion of this grant, the city can now apply for other grants related to the Wellhead protection plan.