City Council Study Session Summary 2012 09 11

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City Council Study Session Summary September 11, 2012 Page 5of 6 and Sean suggested that a mid-block plaza next to the Rex would be suitable, but talks would have to take place with Chase Bank. In this location,both bike and stroller parking could be added. Jeff Lipton suggested that Special Event organizersencourage attendees to bike to the event. Director Russ indicated that 36 Commuting Solutions is planning to locate a bike barn at the Street Faire, and went on to say that staff should consider roads that are slated for total redos, to possibly narrow the roadway in order to widen the sidewalks and add more sidewalk space. This would allow for slower traffic to share the road with cyclists. Mayor Muckle supported this idea. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton suggested that the cycle for updating the Comprehensive Plan be extended to possibly every 5 years. This would give stafftime to implement and see what works. Director Russ agreed,as did Council Member Jasiak and Planning Commission Chair, Jeff Lipton. Summarizing the discussion, Jeff Lipton extended his appreciation to City Counciland summarized that Planning Commission does a good job reflecting Council’s policy and sees this as working cooperatively. Mayor Muckle and Mayor Pro Tem Dalton agreed. City Manager’s Report th City Manager Fleming announced that the September 18City Council Meeting will take place at Monarch High School Library and will begin at 2:00 p.m. th There is a Special Meeting onOctober 9to review the recommended 2013 budget, and also City Manager Fleming indicated that staff could add the draft grain elevator RFP discussion to that same evening. However, after much discussion it was decided to push out the schedule for the grain elevator RFP for th Council to review the draft at the October 16Council Meeting and approve the th final version at the November 5City Council Meeting. Comments: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton suggested that unless a “person of vision” comes forward with an idea to redevelop the grain elevator, the City has time since the closing on the property isn’t until the end of November. Staff should use this time to solicit ideas for the grain elevator and then incorporate that into the final RFP. Council member Jasiak wants to solicit national interest in the grain elevator and requested a meeting with City Manager Fleming, Aaron DeJong and Meredyth Muth. Mayor Muckle requested a Discussion/Direction/Action -DDI Design item th beadded to the September 18City Council agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton would like to see a walk through on the DDI.