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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 1998 Anoka County Special Assessments-Street/Storm Sewer Trunk Water and Sewer Funds Surface Water Management Trails (State Aid) Landscaping (Grant) Contract Amount $ 628,100.00 $ 315,153.00 $ 86,424.33 $ 453,677.68 $ 23,052.00 $ 30,629.00 $1,537,036.01 Mr. Powell stated the cost to pave the trail is estimated at $17,700. A funding source will have to be identified. He stated he will pursue the funding source with the Park Department if the Council approves. Council Member Bergeson asked if is possible to include the trail paving as a bid alternate to be debated after a discussion. Mr. Powell indicated the trail paving can be added in the future without a re -bid. The trail paving will not be done until next spring. The Council does not have to proceed with the change order immediately. Council Member Bergeson stated this issue was discussed at the last work session. Paving the trail while workers are already in the area is a good idea but the Council does not want to undermine the Park Board. He stated that before moving ahead with this a discussion needs to be held with the Park Board regarding their priorities and funding. Mayor Sullivan encouraged the opportunity to pave the trail because it is beneficial to the City. She stated Mr. Powell should work with the Park Board regarding funding and priorities. Mr. Tesch noted the September, 1998, Park Board meeting has been canceled. Council Member Lyden stated he would like a commitment from Council to finish the trail. He asked if the funds would be taken out of Park Dedication Trail Funds or General Fund. Mr. . Powell indicated it is up to the Park Board to identify the funds. He stated he can pursue State Aid funding. Mayor Sullivan stated Mr. DeGardner can help identify other funding sources. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 126, as presented, and instruct the City Engineer to continue to investigate the possibility of paving the trail with Park staff. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 126 can be found at the end of these minutes. Comprehensive Plan Update, Brian Wessel - Mr. Wessel went over the schedule for the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force meetings. He noted the next meeting is Thursday, August 27, 1998, 6:00 p.m. There will be three (3) meeting is September. The Comprehensive Plan will be brought before the Planning and Zoning Board on October 14, 1998. The Comprehensive Plan will then be brought before Council for approval on October 26, 1998. 10