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Mr. Schiltz stated that the project needs a process and they need to listen to what community envisions. He explained the process and timeline which ICS Consulting put together. He said it would start in September with listening to the Community, City, and School. Mr. Schiltz said with that input they would then put a community steering company together. He then explained in October they would determine funding and communications outreach. Then in November get feedback and create options. Then in December they would have the final plan approved. Mr. Schiltz stated that Nathan Norton said he will donate his time which is valued at $7,000 and Sourcewell will give $3,000. Phase 2 implement plan. Discussion on how much land the project will take and that about half of Heart of the Good Life will be left for future businesses. Discussion ensued about the School being involved and WSN promoting area. Council Member Pederson asked if they continue with the plan will they work hand in hand with WSN and Mr. Schiltz said yes and they will build off what has already been done. Council Member Pederson talked about community outreach to ensure the community understands that the project is underway and what is involved. Mr. Schiltz explained that community outreach can be helped with website development, two way communications and listening sessions will be going to keep people informed. He explained that there would be a microsite to the City website, surveys, and newsletters. Discussion ensued about not using taxpayer money and that the tax issue is huge for some residents. Nancy Malecha recommended using $16,500 from the Business Park Fund and $3,500 from the EDC fund. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH ICS CONSULTING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 REGARDING A SPORTS FIELD COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY USE FACILITY IN THE HEART OF THE GOOD LIFE DEVELOPMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Pederson said he would like to see the money come out of business park fund only. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH ICS CONSULTING WITH THE FUNDING BEING UTILIZED FROM THE BUSINESS PARK FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 REGARDING A SPORTS FIELD COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY USE FACILITY IN THE HEART OF THE GOOD LIFE DEVELOPMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 9.2. Traffic Studv Report Tim Houle stated that they looking for approval of the Traffic Study which he explained would be acknowledgment that the work was done with interaction by the Committee and that the general concepts in the Report are in alignment with the present outlook of the Council. Mr. Houle said as previously approved and directed by the City Council, we have prepared the attached Traffic Study Report for several intersections within the core downtown area of Pequot Lakes. Discussion ensued September i9, 2oig Staff Report Page 2