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East Side Black reported that the draft for the dump closure plan should be completed by Barr Engineering today. The PCA would like to see the entire plan and discuss all its components, rather than addressing bits and pieces of it. Stang noted that he understands the hotel developer would like the land for free and asked how many acres the developer wants. Black replied that Block A is four and half acres; the City believes there is value to blocks A and B, where the developer wants as an option. He added that the land cost could be a "deal breaker," but that would be determined by Council. Railroad Team Track and Wye Black reported that an old road was found on the land where the wye would be located. The County has determined that it has not been vacated and this has added an additional step; the item is before Council at the second February meeting. Kaufhold asked whether the rail bridge over 35W could be made into a pedestrian bridge. Black replied that the bridge is owned by MT Properties and there is a requirement that if the bridge is not used for rail uses it would have to be removed. He added that there are plans to relocate the bridge to another area. Kaufhold inquired if the soil around the tracks had been tested. Black replied that Phase I reports have been done around the track and the City has a good idea of what is there. Kaufhold replied that he regularly works with railroad companies who require their tenants to clean up any contamination that they have caused. He suggested that the City should be able to force the railroad company to clean up contamination. Black noted that it is a complex site due to two superfund sites in the area, but will pass that information along. Commission Organization Black reported that the Council had decided to extend the terms of all Commission members until the end of March. Phillips added that he felt it was unfair to force the Council to decide on commissioners at his first meeting, when he did not know the candidates. He also noted that there are two commissions that are not staffed which should be reviewed. Several Commission members voiced concerns that this commission could be disbanded and suggested that commissions provide opportunities for residents to become involved in City issues. Phillips replied that all commissions will be discussed at the Council retreat and suggested that the bylaws for the EDC may need to be amended. Neighborhood Meetings Black reported that the annual neighborhood meetings will be held in February and March and the Town Hall Meeting will be held on April 26th. The City is working on additional ways to communicate with residents through the City's website and staff is looking to revamp the Business Council. Chamber of Commerce Report Black announced that Bruce Nustad will be moving to the Twin West Chamber as of the first of March. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 a.m. Page 2 of 2