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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 12, 2014 increased to just under $52,000. Montour indicated that a future Council discussion on that issue will also be required in the near future. Boss reported that the Committee discussed the possibility of constructing the Veterans Memorial in phases, however, Committee members felt positive about additional fund - raising efforts. Montour reported that the Committee was surprised at the updated budget estimates. He also noted that the indication is that the construction market is much more robust and project costs are becoming more expensive. Montour stated that the Committee is asking the Council to approve the grant application at this time and the members will focus on raising more money. Keis asked if the grant is received, if the money would have to be spent within a certain amount of time. The Administrator replied that it is typical that grant dollars would have to be spent within a year. The Administrator pointed out that the actual project costs will be more than the almost $140,000 budget included in the grant application. There are elements of the project not included in that budget, such as the war dogs memorial portion of the project. The Administrator estimated actual estimated costs at closer to $150,000. He also noted that the Park Consultant has applied for a grant from the Veterinarian Society for a grant for the war dogs memorial. The Administrator also indicated that the Committee is hoping the City will still fund the parking lot and sidewalk portion of the project. However, this issue does not have to be decided this evening. McGraw indicated that he would prefer that the City Council and City staff not be involved in fund- raising from the business community. The Administrator indicated that that has been discussed with the Committee. Montour reported that the Committee will be exploring various fund- raising options. McGraw asked how many bricks have been sold. The Administrator estimated 60 to 70 and noted that the number is less than the Committee anticipated would be sold by this time. It is felt that once construction begins on the project, there will be an increase in brick sales. McGraw asked about fund - raising and brick sales for the Oakdale project. The Administrator replied that fund - raising for the Oakdale project took about four years. He noted that the project was done in conjunction with work on city hall and much of the cost was absorbed as part of the city hall project. 7