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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 26, 2015 PROJECT PHASE II improvements at the Veterans Memorial Project. The Phase II improvements include a Freedom Wall, War Dog Memorial, additional benches, and sidewalk installation which would lead to a future overlook dock. The Administrator noted that the Veterans Committee is requesting that the City pay the cost of sidewalk installation. He indicated that prior to this project, the City had plans in place for the installation of sidewalk/trail along Round Lake. The Administrator noted that the proposed sidewalk not only enhances the Veterans Memorial, but the Round Lake park land area as well. The quote for the sidewalk installation is $20,048 and the Administrator indicated that funding could come from the Park Land Acquisition Fund or the Infrastructure Fund. Additional features planned for Phase II include granite pavers to recognize Little Canada residents that were killed in action. The quote from Schoenrock is $1,200. Rivard Stone has submitted a quote for the Freedom Wall, six benches, engraving, and the War Dog Memorial in the amount of $30,042. Staff is verifying the number of pavers that will be necessary, with the estimate cost at $500. The Administrator noted that the Phase II costs total $65,780. With the City paying for the sidewalk installation, the Committee costs would be $45,732. To date the Committee has raised approximately $43,000. There will be additional costs to complete the project, with staff estimating the cost to complete the project including sidewalk work between $90,000 and $100,000. The Administrator recommended that the council award the quotes totaling $65,780 as well as authorize City funds up to $20,048 for the sidewalk installation. The Administrator also noted that one of the bronze plaques was stolen from the memorial stone some months ago. The company that made the plaque has offered to split the cost of a replacement. That cost would be $387.50. The Chair of the Committee has found someone who will securely mount the new plaque. The Administrator also recommended that the Council approve the purchase of the replacement plaque. The Council discussed the Administrator's recommendations and was in support of the award of the quotes as well as the City's funding of the sidewalk. There was also discussion about additional improvements after Phase II is completed, and Fischer indicated that the Committee does not intend to pursue a Phase III. The Administrator indicated that there may be some interpretive signs added to the project. 12