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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 13, 2014 THE ACTING MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CITY CENTER The City Engineer reviewed his report dated August 8, 2014 relative SIDEWALK to concrete work at the City Center. He noted that there are various options for replacing the walk areas which include standard color or colored concrete and/or stamped concrete. The Engineer reported that the City did obtain bids for this work, but given the numerous options that were bid as well as the short bidding timeframe, only one bid was received. The Engineer suggested that the Council provide some direction on project elements so that more competitive bids can be obtained for the completion of this work yet this fall. With regard to the project elements, the City Engineer stated that he did not recommend stamped concrete as given these walk areas will be heavily salted during the winter months, stamped concrete is subject to faster deterioration. The Engineer also pointed out the fact that colored concrete is subject to fading. The Council discussed the various project elements and the direction to the City Engineer was to obtain bids on standard concrete color for the entire walkway area as well as an option for a colored concrete border with the main portion of the walkway to be standard color. 331 LITTLE The City Administrator reported that the City has had in the budget the CANADA possible future acquisition of the property at 331 Little Canada Road, ROAD which is the house adjacent to the Little Canada Fire Department. The property owner has expressed an interest in selling the property at this time. The City has had an appraisal done on the property and the appraised amount came in slightly lower than the County's estimated market value. The Administrator asked if the Council wished staff to draft a purchase agreement for this property. The property owner has indicated that she would like to know if the City was serious in making the acquisition at this time as she is pursuing the purchase of another property. The City Administrator noted that the sale of the property would be a voluntary sale if and when the property owner wishes to sell to the City. 8