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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 7, 2002 APPROVED Mayor Bergeson asked if the increases could be sorted out into costs for existing personnel, supplies and benefits along with additional employees. Finance Director Rolek stated that exercise can be done but would take some time and work. That work has begun with the increases. He distributed a copy of the cost breakdown for the increases included in the Plan. Mr. Pat Ellias, resident of Trappers Crossing, came forward and read a flyer that was received from Sue Walseth regarding the road reconstruction of 12th Avenue and Holly Drive which is included in Year 2004 of the draft Five -Year Plan. He stated safety is a huge concern in that area and the road improvements need to be done. Community Development Director Grochala stated the assessments have been made for the improvements but staff needs to determine if they all have been paid. Approximately $2.69 million will be needed for the entire project from Ash Street to Birch Street. A feasibility study was done in 1995 but staff is currently preparing a more detailed study. The project is planned for 2004. Councilmember Carlson stated she would like information regarding fund balances, dollars going out to past projects and dollars needed for future state aid projects. Mr. Ellias asked why Elm Street became a higher priority that Holly Drive. Community Development Director Grochala stated Elm Street became a higher priority because of the condition of the road, drainage issues and the new elementary school. Councilmember Dahl stated she is very concerned that Holly Drive keeps getting pushed back and not getting reconstructed. Administrator Waite Smith clarified that the City Council establishes the priority of projects. Community Development Director Grochala stated work is currently being done on detailed feasibility studies. Timing is an issue even after funding is determined. It is anticipated that the feasibility study for 62nd Street will be presented to the Council in September. Neighborhood meetings are currently being held for Elm Street. Information is being gathered on Holly Drive. In approximately 90 days all the feasibility studies for each project should be completed. Mayor Bergeson advised it will be November before the City has all the necessary information. The City will then reaffirm the schedule for the projects or modify it if necessary. The Council should look at the information on all three projects at the same time. ELM STREET, SECOND AVENUE, DONNA CARLSON Councilmember Carlson referred to and read a memo from the City Administrator regarding this issue. The memo outlined the concern of Second Avenue becoming a 4