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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 23, 2002 APPROVED City Planner Studenski stated the City does not have the funds to reconstruct the road at the City's cost. There will be more neighborhood meetings in the next 60 days to discuss various issues including assessments. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City could just reconstruct the road and put in the watermain. Then the City would not need MUSA or a Comprehensive Plan amendment. City Engineer Studenski advised staff is recommending the City move forward with the Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the street and storm sewer on 62' Street. Councilmember Carlson inquired about the legality and status of the petitions. Community Development Director Grochala advised the petitions are legal but the tally may be incorrect. Council directed staff to determine the correct tally and legal status of the petition prior to the Monday night Council meeting. City Engineer Studenski advised the City has a $2 million current balance of state aid funds. The City receives approximately $475,000 per year. The Elm Street and 62nd Street projects will cost approximately $3.3 million. The City will potentially have to 11/ borrow ahead on state aid funds to complete the projects. Mayor Bergeson requested written documentation regarding the state aid funds balance and the cost of the projects. That information will be included in the Friday update. • This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, October 28, 2002, 6:30 p.m. BRIEF UPDATE ON STATUS OF MOLD REMEDIATION, LINDA WAITE SMITH City Administrator Waite Smith distributed a copy of an estimate and description of the work that needs to be done in the Early Education Learning Center for the mold problem. The cost does not include City Hall or the Police Department. Finance Director Rolek has recommended the City pay both bills out of the same fund for a total approximately $26,000. The City Attorney has been contacted regarding this issue and who might be responsible for the costs. City Administrator Waite Smith advised the City has to get the clean up done and pay for it. Staff will continue to work with the City Attorney to get the costs reimbursed. It is possible that the costs may not be reimbursed because changes were made to the building specifications.