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Submittal of the modeling data and application for changes to the Floodway have now been submitted to FEMA. The federal agency has 90 days to respond to our submittal. Development Inquiries Commercial/Residential Developer exploring opportunities on Block 7 PUBLIC WORKS 2022 Consumer Confidence Report The City’s 2022 Consumer Confidence Report is available online at the City’s website. Here is a link: https://tinyurl.com/8w3344fk, utilize the QR Code to the right or request a copy from City Hall by calling: 651-792-7933. Commercial Water ConnectionFeeAssistance 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. th 20Avenue (CSAH 54) Corridor Study The latest progress meeting for the Corridor Study was held on February 13. Stakeholders were shown concept maps, laying out potential intersection treatments, access modifications, street cross sections, speed limits, and pedestrian routes. Next, the team will be reaching out to key area land and business owners along the corridor to gain their perspectives on various alternatives. Following those meetings, the concept layouts will be adjusted and readied for a broader public input phase. st The study is examining 20th Avenue from Birch Street to 80th Avenue, and the intersection of 21Ave. and Main Street, aimed at identifying improvements needed in the short and long-term to accommodate regional growth. WellheadProtectionPlan 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 paperworkand 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. 2022 Thin Overlay Program and City Hall Parking Lot Improvements Assessment invoices where mailed out to all affected property owners. Some property owners moved between the first hearing and the adoption so those individuals have also been notified. If you are a property owner and have questions, please contact City Hall at 651-792-7933. City Hall Parking Lot Lighting The City Councilawarded a contractto complete the parking lot lighting project, contingent upon a grant award through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The first grant application th deadline is April 15. If awarded, the lights would be installed early this summer.