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to spend. An overlay project was last done in 2022. For the past 10 years or so, the city has been doing <br />bituminous (blacktop) overlays in lieu of seal coating. The overlays aim for a cycle of around 15 to 20 years, <br />where seal coating was on a 5-to-7-year rotation. In the end, the overall cost is roughly the same, but we <br />believe the results are better with the overlays. Homes along the route of the overlay project are generally <br />asked to contribute a small portion of the cost (usually about 20%), through special assessments. The <br />remaining costs come from the street fund which is supported by general levy taxes and franchise fees. <br /> <br />PUBLIC WORKS <br />Solar on Public Buildings Grant <br />Grant documents have been signed and sent in to the state. A kick-off meeting with the contractor will be <br />scheduled shortly. <br /> <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />The Planning and Zoning Commission met on December 4, 2024, and conducted the following business: <br /> A public hearing was held on the Table of Allowed Uses Î an update to the table to include uses that <br />are not currently included on this table. The item was tabled for further discussion at the <br />CommissionÓs January meeting. <br /> Reviewed and commented on Peltier Ponds Development (Libel property) because it is in an <br />Adjacent Jurisdiction. The Commission endorsed the comments provided by staff. <br /> <br />Next Meeting <br />The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be January 7. Agenda item(s) are: <br /> Amendments to the Downtown Master Plan and Development Guidelines <br /> <br />stnd <br />Old Mill Estates 1 and 2 Additions <br />The development security has been reduced to $20,000, pending receipt of approval from the Rice Creek <br />Watershed District of the final wetland delineation. <br /> <br />rd <br />Old Mill Estates 3 Addition <br />rd <br />The developer of Old Mill Estates is proposing a 3 Addition concept that went before the Planning & <br />th <br />Zoning Commission for a ÐConcept ReviewÑ at their March 4, meeting. This subdivision was always a <br />stnd <br />part of the discussion when Old Mill Estates (1 and 2 Additions) was platted. However, the developer <br />needed more time to work out wetland and power line easement issues. With some of those issues more in <br />hand, the proposed subdivision would break up Lot 8, Block 2, into 4 lots (3 new lots). <br /> <br />Block 7 Property (Downtown) <br />The prospective developer again met with city staff the week of October 28 and presented some renderings <br />of potential townhomes. Staff discussed architectural requirements, CDBG grant restrictions and other <br />logistical issues with the site. <br /> <br />1737 Main Street (Block 3) <br />Staff received a call from a business owner asking about using Block 3 as a place for a new building to house <br />their Photography Studio. The business currently rents space in Minneapolis and is looking to build and <br />own their own structure. Their initial thoughts were to build a single-story commercial building of around <br />3,500 Î 5,000 square feet. The potential owners were set to look at the site this week and get back to city <br />staff sometime in the next few weeks with any concerns. <br /> <br />Max Storage <br />The developers of Max Storage have decided wait until spring to begin construction of Phase II. A sign <br />permit application has been submitted for a permanent sign to be installed for Caliber Collision, a tenant in <br />the existing building. A temporary sign hangs where the permanent sign will end up. <br /> <br /> <br />