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amount of $115,472.62. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Ordinance No. 97-145:2005 Fee Schedule 5. FINANCE: 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: A. Ordinance 97-146: Park Hours Administrator Rafferty explained that the city has an inconsistent policy regarding parks hours. The Council Committee directed staff to prepare an ordinance that is enforceable. A Special Permit can be issued to groups. Councilmember Smith said we received a 10 page letter from a woman who uses the park at night, and reminded council to read that letter. Councilmember DeLapp said he was sad we have to lock our parks. M/S/P Johnson/DeLapp, To adopt Ordinance No. 97-146, an ordinance amending Section 1355.07 Public Park Hours of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. Administrator Rafferty said having the provision in the code does not mean a permit is granted. Safety and other considerations will be considered. (Motion passed 4:0:1 Abstain: Conlin) 8. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT: A. Proposed Public Works Garage: Terri Olsen, TKDA Administrator Rafferty said the city has been planning municipal facilities over many months. Terri Olsen said they have separated Public Works from City Hall allowing for an agrarian setting to blend with a rural location. If bids are low enough there are add-on amenities. Administrator Rafferty said this facility is programmed within budget constraints, with input of Public Works Committee and MAC. The cost of $2.1 million is well within target for this facility meeting all interests identified. Mayor Johnston was surprised they call it rural character. Councilmember Smith asked how much of the cost is in the appearance? Ms. Olsen will find out. They began with a base building with a flat roof, stick built and changed to a pre-engineered building and different roof. The council decided to review the next agenda item and this one collectively. B. Change to Water Tower Project The City Engineer said the water system plan is to connect the Old Village with Lake Jane moving the water tower to the new Public Works building site. Higher elevation of 20-30 feet saves some money. A second water main will be needed between Highway 5 and Tapestry. It will cost $200,000 more by moving it. There are practicalities to having it on the same site. Administrator Rafferty said we would spend that $200,000 later anyway. The Finance Director said the WAC charges should support this project. Councilmember DeLapp said he thought we would have an image of a farm and a silo. The City Engineer said it will take one year to build and will not be operational until 2006. Administrator Rafferty said there is a June construction date.