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ENGINEERING <br />th <br />20 Avenue (CSAH 54) Corridor Study <br />The technical advisory panel for the corridor study met on January 23 to review initial design options for <br />several intersections within the corridor. Other design elements, such as turn lanes, medians, trails and <br />other pedestrian accommodations were also discussed. Public input meetings will be held soon to gain <br />input on the ultimate design. Stay tuned for updates on how to weigh in. <br /> <br />Northeast Metro Water Supply Planning Workshops <br />The next workshop in this series of meetings regarding water supply will be on February 29. City <br />Engineer Statz plans to attend and give input. We are also tracking a bill at the legislature that aims to <br />make Water Supply a ÐRegionalÑ issue, giving authority to Met Council to oversee issues related to the <br />topic. Our legislative advocates at Metro Cities and the League of Minnesota Cities are working to oppose <br />this bill and any further regional overreach by Met Council. <br /> <br />CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT <br />Hiring <br />Our latest candidate for an officer position is in the final stages of evaluation and should be ready to hit the <br />streets soon. With this hire, we would be just one open position from a fully staffed department for the <br />first time since the pandemic. If you know anyone interested in joining our group, weÓre always looking <br />for top quality people to round out our team. <br /> <br />CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT <br />WeÓre Hiring <br />WeÓre hiring! Click here for more info, or to apply: https://www.centennialfire.org/services-2. <br /> <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />1687 Westview Street (LaLonde Property) <br />A Memorandum of Understanding was approved at the December 13 City Council meeting, outlining the <br />various facets of a potential development deal involving Tax Increment Financing in support of a 110-unit <br />market rate apartment building. The development was also presented to the planning commission for a <br />sketch plan review on January 2, 2024. Ebert Companies is now working to prepare an application for a <br />Preliminary Plat and PUD as the next step in the entitlement process. <br /> <br />The city is seeking feedback on the proposed development. You can find more information and an <br />opportunity to comment on the cityÓs website. An open house informational session is being scheduled <br />for sometime in early March. Stay tuned for more information. <br /> <br />Block 7 Property (Downtown) <br />Kennedy Property Development <br />Staff has not received any meaningful response from Kennedy Development. <br /> <br />Other Interested Parties <br />Our realtor has been speaking with a developer who is interested in exploring up to 50 townhome units on <br />the site. Their product involves 3-story buildings, in a high density arrangement, like row-homes. <br /> <br />1737 Main Street (Block 3) <br /> <br />