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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 2019 He wanted to bring this to the Council's attention since an action may be on the July 10 Council agenda to proceed with an abatement. Fischer stated that he has heard from a few of the neighbors who are very frustrated and waiting for something to happen. Torkelson asked if action could be done sooner than the next Council meeting. The City Administrator explained that the inspection will take place in the next day or two and if needed, the property owners will be given a 10-day notice at that time, which would bring us to the next Council meeting date. FINANCIAL The Finance Director explained that the Council reviewed these financial POLICIES UPDATED policy updates at the last workshop and she has made the recommended change, and they are now ready for approval. She reviewed the sections that were updated and noted that a table of contents was also added. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2019-6-72 —APPROVE THE FINANCIAL POLICIES AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. LITTLE CANADA ROAD The City Engineer explained that the City constructed streetscaping along SIDEWALK PAVER Little Canada Road from Rice Street, 3,300 feet east to County Road C, REPLACEMENT which consisted of landscaping, irrigation, sidewalk, concrete pavers and PROJECT amenities. He stated that the concrete pavers on the westerly portion of the roadway are settling, uneven, showing deterioration and some failure in some areas. He reported that 1,900 feet of this sidewalk needs replacement, along with new concrete curb ramps in order to meet ADA Standards, a new retaining wall on the north side of the roadway in front of the Thunder Bay Mall, and excavation in order to level it in numerous areas. He noted that the pavers that are in good condition will be reused. He stated that the pavers on the south side have been salted during the winters so they have severely deteriorated and will need replacement. Fischer asked if the pavers have not lasted, would stamped concrete be a better option. The City Engineer stated that would cost as much or more than the proposed project. Fischer asked if the concrete would last longer than the 15 years we may get out of the pavers again. The City Engineer stated that pavers will never last as long as concrete. He reported that the pavers have overall performed very well, so staff is recommending that the al