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I Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 1990 Page 6 Council Business, continued Childs read the Council's framework policy statement regarding the Palmer Drive/Brandywine and Powerhouse facilities. Council noted that the continued operation of the Powerhouse is very closely tied to the downtown redevelopment project. Charlie Gravelle, Kraus-Anderson, said his firm feels the Brighton Vi 11 agE:/Brandywi ne/Fi rstar Bank area is underuti 1 i zed. Kraus- Anderson is exploring revitalizing the area and feel a restaurant/bar facility is a desirable component. They have hired a traffic consultant to ana1yze the area and will receive an analysis within 4 months. Council agreed to retain a restaurant/bar type facility as opposed to a fast food restaurant in the Brandywi ne 1 ocati on. Locke verified that the zoning ordinance would prohibit a fast food restaurant from locating on this corner. I Motion by Benke, seconded by Brandt, to ADOPT THE PALMER DRIVE/BRANDYWINE AND POWERHOUSE FACILITIES POLICY STATEMENTS; AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT TO COUNCIL ON RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO ADDRESS PROFITABILITY OBJECTIVES AND ADVISE ON THE PLANNING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPERS AND KRAUS-ANDERSON. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Childs noted he will work very closely with the Liquor Operations employees to develop profitability objectives. City Engineer Les Proper explained, upon Council recommendation, the next area of street reconstruction will be the Sunnyside area. The ordering of an engineering feasibility study is the first step in the process. The Engineering Department will perform the feasibility study, but some professional technical assistance will be needed. Public meetings will be held this winter and the feasibility study will be completed by early spring. The improvement hearing will be held this spring and the survey and design work done throughout the summer of 1990. The actual construction will be done in 1991. I Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION REFERRING PROPOSED SUNNYSIDE AREA STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR STUDY. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council Business Liquor Operations Report Report 90-38 Feasibility Study for Reconstruction of Sunnyside Area Report 90-39 Resolution 90-16 : i-": '~."