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City Council Minutes February 2, 2005 Page 4 ---------------------------- grant funds available for this type of project, but funds cannot be applied for until the City has a plan. The Mayor indicated that Region 5 is hosting a workshop for downtown plans. She stated that she and Council Member Bolz-Andolshek have registered to attend the workshop. The Mayor stated that Community Growth has submitted a proposal to the City for a downtown plan. She indicated that there is money in the budget that could be used to pay for the plan and suggested the cost be split between the Park fund, the Highway 371 fund and Planning and Zoning. The Mayor recommended that the Council proceed with the downtown plan using Community Growth Institute. Council discussion took place regarding whether the City should request proposals for the downtown plan. It was suggested that the plan provided by Community Growth needed to be more specific. The Council discussed the area that should be included in a downtown plan. Some of the Council Members felt that the plan should include a broader area than just the main downtown. It was suggested that all businesses along the Highway 371 corridor be included in the plan. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Mayor and Council Members Nagel and Bolz-Andolshek meet with Chuck Marohn to get a better understanding of the specifics of a plan. 7. Police Chief's Report Report received by Council. The Clerk noted that the Police Department has received a donation from Crow Wing Power in the amount of$2,000 for the civil defense siren. The Council gratefully accepted the donation. Council Member Bolz-Andolshek indicated his concern regarding the number of verbal warnings versus the number of traffic citations issued. He indicated that more citations would possibly help the speed of traffic along the Highway. Council Member Sjoblad stated he would discuss the issue with the Police Department. 8. Water/Wastewater Supervisor's Report Report given by Brett Twardy. Brett reported on the telemetry problems he was experiencing at the water plant and indicated that he had resolved the problem. Brett requested permission to attend the MRWA conference on February 21 and the Wastewater Operations Conference on March 16, 17, and 18.