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• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 15, 1999 Mayor Sullivan called for a short break at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Sullivan reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. LIVABLE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, BRIAN WESSEL Staff advised that as recipients of a Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant (in the amount of $220,000 for master planning of the Town Center and development guidelines) the City must reiterate its interest in participating in the Metropolitan Livable Communities program. The City does need to officially acknowledge continued participation in the program each year. Staff noted the City will lose the grant if the Council chooses not to participate. Council Member Lyden expressed concern about the goals included in the program. He suggested the City talk to them in detail about the goals. This item will be on the agenda at the regular Council meeting Monday, December 20, 1999, 6:30 p.m. CIVIC COMPLEX PROJECT UPDATE, MARY ALICE DIVINE Staff advised the plaque for the Civic Complex has been completed and is ready to install. Staff distributed a cost recap for the Civic Complex and reviewed the budget. It was noted that construction costs were $500 dollars under budget. LAKE DRIVE TRUNK INSURANCE CLAIM, JOHN POWELL Staff updated the Council regarding an insurance claim by a resident in relation to the Lake Drive Trunk project. The insurance adjuster took a statement from the resident. The statement has been sent to the contractor for review. The adjuster has indicated a settlement offer will be made if no response is received from the contractor. STATUS REPORT ON INCOMPLETE PROJECTS, RICK DEGARDNER & JOHN POWELL The City Engineer reported the status on the following projects: Main Street and Lake Drive realignment — Staff is waiting for criteria from the County before it is presented to Council. Birch Street overlay and striping — The County does have plans for the project but are looking for additional funding to complete the project.