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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 2015 Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-4-73 —APPROVING THE WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. W. MOORE, INC. AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. VETERANS The City Administrator reported that the Veterans Committee is moving MEMORIAL — forward with Phase II of the project. He indicated that Phase I is PHASE II completed and was fully funded. There is a positive balance of over $990 FUNDING in the fund at this time, plus the recent receipt of a $1,000 grand and some additional paver sales, bringing the balance to closer to $4,000 or $5,000. The Administrator indicated that the Phase II project will involve the replacement of some interim retaining wall block that was installed on the south side of the memorial wall. This work will involve the installation of a "Freedom Wall" that will a two foot high limestone wall similar to the memorial wall. There are five squares in the lower part of the wall that would be either fountains or enclosed LED lights. There are also additional benches proposed. The Administrator noted that the Parks Consultant is estimating the cost of Phase II at $61,100. The Committee is requesting that the Council advance the money for Phase II with the understanding that they will continue to raise funds to reimburse the City for this cost. The Administrator noted that this is similar to the approach used with the Historical Society in the late 1990's. Rocky Waite, Chair of the Veterans Memorial Committee, noted that the Veterans Memorial has turned into great asset for the community. He felt that the Committee worked to get a good return for the dollars invested. Waite indicated that the Committee is working to develop a plan for the site for the next 5 to 10 years, and felt that in addition to the Freedom Wall, there is discussion about the future improvement of a fishing pier/viewing dock on Round Lake. He also indicated that an Eagle Scout has asked about installing a canopy over the picnic table. Waite indicated that the Veterans Committee will continue to fund raise, but it takes time to get the dollars in. He asked that the Council front the costs of Phase II at this time with the understanding that the Committee will continue its fund raising efforts. 17