01-08-2019 City Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council Minutes I January 8, 2019 Page7of12 � ----------------------------- types, connection to the City, and changes that can occur. Mr. Houle further noted that no design contract has been approved at this time. Michael Czech requested clarification on the curb bump outs on Main Street. Tim Houle explained that this area is a four way stop that shows raised curb bump outs which allows for less travel distance for pedestrians and creates a balance for pedestrians and vehicles. The consensus of the Council agreed to add the Rasmussen Road Project as a work session on the January 22"d Special City Council Meeting agenda. 10. Administration '� The following items were received by Council. • December 13, 2018 draft Safety Committee minutes • December 13, 2018 draft Park Commission minutes • December 18, 2018 draft EDC minutes • December 18, 2018 HRA minutes 10.1. Heart of the Good Life Development Nancy Malecha noted that for the past several months, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been discussing and analyzing information for the Heart of the Good Life Development. Ms. Malecha further noted that the EDC discussed the following items at their December meeting. �, a. Video Brady Bussler from Widseth Smith Nolting (WSN) presented the Heart '' of the Good Life Development video for the Council to review. Mr. Bussler noted that the video is a strong tool to promote development and attract people to this area. The video strives to promote Pequot as a great place to live and also highlights the development opportunity. Council Member Pederson thanked WSN and the EDC for their work on this Project. Tim Houle explained that the EDC is looking at marketing outreach efforts in disseminating the video to the public and the future potential to change the video graphics as needed as time goes on.