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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. th 20 Avenue (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 21 Ave. and Main Street, aimed at identifying improvements needed in the short and long-term to accommodate regional growth. 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. 2022 Thin Overlay Program and City Hall Parking Lot Improvements Council will be considering a resolution calling for a public hearing to be scheduled on May 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to provide an opportunity for five (5) property owners to appeal their special assessment amounts. These five (5) property owners purchased property in between the two (2) previous public hearings held for the project. City Hall Parking Lot Lighting The City Council awarded a contract to complete the parking lot lighting project, contingent upon a grant award through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The City was unsuccessful in obtaining the first round of awards but will be submitting again in a month or two. City Hall Security Upgrades The City Council has awarded a contract to make some minor upgrades to the building’s security system which will take place in the coming week. This work will complete the project. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (April 2023) Web Site (1,700 Unique Visitors, 2,100 Total Visits) State of the City Address Fete des Lacs Fete des Lacs Logo Contest Garage Sale Days Main Street Market Vendor Sign-up