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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WE .t00 ►,`I S for: February 23rd,2018
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Zoning and Development Items:
l' Staff did meet with Madison Hospitality # p- .' Schultz to discuss the planned development application for the Holiday Inn.We
expect that an application will be subni pnor to March 13th;with traditional review to follow thereafter. Staff has some various
meetings planned with Mr.Schulz in the coming weeks where we will learn more about their plan and timelines.We do anticipate them
seeking a third extension to their due diligence timelines,but this will be need to be approved by the Council separately.Ultimately,
they hope to have the doors open in Aug 2019.
2. Staff did meet with Public Storage to discuss their possible expansion,I have enclosed a site plan—recall they hope to build an indoor
storage facility on the west side of the lot.This would require the removal of the current garage structures.An application may be
forthcoming in March.
3. STANTEC is hoping to wrap up the Norreli—Washington Traffic Study as soon as possible, however MNDOT apparently has new
planned timing for al signals to be implemented in late-March.This will cause some delay to completing those analyses.
4. In the past the City has purchased advertisement in the St Croix Valley Community Guide;for 2018 that amount is$450 for a'h page
ad and would be the same as that was utilized for the Bridge Opening—The New Gateway to the St.Croix.
5. Enclosed is a summary page of the City's 2018-2022 Capital Improvement program;if you have ideas or items to perhaps add please
let me know.We do however understand that many of those things—especially in the 2022 year are not funded and/or have a very
low priority.Staff will be seeking adoption by the Council in March 2018.
Other Items:
• The Youth Service Bureau did provide a thank you letter and short 2017 summary.The City provided$11,000 to their efforts in 2017.
• The SCVAA has been issued Park Use Permits for 2017—for Baseball/Softball and Soccer/Football—I have enclosed a copy of these
permits just for some background information.They have always remained in compliance with the City's rules and policies.
• MNDOTs Todd Clarkowski did respond to the City's letter dated 2/16/18 seeking information on parking and bridge facilities.His email
is enclosed,however in short—MNDOT will be completing two new parking lots—including one just north of the Sunnyside Marina
that will accommodate 32 cars and apparently Stillwater will be providing port-a-pots,garbage facilities and bike racks in this this lot
on an'as-needed"basis.I am not sure what this means,but—we will see...?OPH will continue to maintain the garbage can City Staff
did place near the off-ramp.
• Enclosed is a copy of the EMWREP 2017 Annual Report The City is a member of this group to achieve part of its compliance
requirements for the MS4 Storm Water Permitting for public engagement.$650 is the annual cost.
• Xcei Energy will be sending out an email document to all their customers In the City to highlight their Partners in Energy Program;
sample is enclosed.For$100 one generally is provided a$600 value in materials,testing,etc.
• While the matter may not directly impact OPH,the lawsuit between 3M and the State of MN was settled for$850,000,000.I suspect
more time will be necessary so as to determine where or how those funds can be expended—however I suspect there may be some
funding for securing water sources and infrastructure.I have enclosed the Star-Trib article from 2/20/18
Mayor McComber provided:
1. METRO CITIES NEWS for 2/16/18
2. MAOSC State newsletter Feb 2018
3. Information on LMC Awards—CC Ludwig &City of Excellence.
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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