10/07/1998 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 7, 1998 matter pursued. He also stated he will meet with a consultant and have a presentation for the next work session. Kim stated the issue needs to be looked at but is not a top priority. If encroachment is an issue an emergency ordinance can be approved to stop any additional work. Dave indicated he will work with Mr. Shae and the City Attorney. Based on the goals set by Council; completion date for this issue is June, 1999. Kim stated this is not a reprioritized issue. Council excused themselves for closed meeting at 7:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:24 p.m. Chris excused himself from the meeting at 8:24 p.m. PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERVISORS. DAN TESCH This item was discussed during the closed meeting. 1999 BUDGET DISCUSSION, DAN TESCH Kim expressed concern about discussing this issue in Chris's absence. Dave recommended this issue be tabled until the next work session. TH 49 (HODGSON ROAD) RICE CREEK, WOODEN BRIDGE, JOHN POWELL John explained that the County has looked at three (3) different bridge construction options for replacing the bridge over Rice Creek. A representative from Wheeler Lumber gave a presentation to the County on a timber bridge. A cost estimate was provided which indicated a timber bridge would cost approximately $80,000 more than the three (3) other bridge options. The County has indicated any additional costs would be the City's responsibility. The County is concerned about the maintenance of a timber bridge and because of this as well as other factors, will not pursue the timber bridge option unless the City insists. Dave stated that if the City wants to pursue this; a funding source must be identified. The bridge reconstruction is scheduled for the year 2000. The new bridge will have two (2) lanes of traffic in each direction, a median, and a pedestrian path. No action is required at this time. PDI ADMINISTRATOR'S SEARCH, DAVE PECCHIA Dave passed out a letter from Harry Brull which explained procedures, cost, and time schedule for the search for a new City Administrator. Based on this schedule, the process will be completed by December 14, 1998. Dave indicated he feels this could be moved up to a completion date of December 1, 1998. The City has an outstanding bill in the 6 • •