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hours the mower is used per year for mowing ditches. The mowing occurs in undeveloped and developed areas. Mr. Bouthilet mentioned that the vegetation is good for water control. Council member Siedow stated if people are not cutting their grass, the City shouldn't be doing it. The Mayor mentioned we made need a policy to charge for this service. The Finance Director informed the council that the piece of equipment is used an average of 250 hours per year. Mr. Bouthilet was asked to provide the mowing hours per year to the Finance Director to report at the next council meeting. Mr. Bouthilet mentioned that we also need to start looking at other maintenance costs, like tree cutting with the additional development. He is working with the City Planner on this issue. The Mayor mentioned that if they were looking for someone to work between public works and parks, to let the City Council know. The Mayor also would like the MAC to look at the equipment issues in the CIP. The next item discussed was the water line locator. Currently, the City is paying the engineering fine to do the locating. Council member DeLapp asked the Finance Director to change the funding source to the water enterprise fund. The Mayor inquired if the dump truck and backhoe were still reasonable. Mr. Bouthilet responded yes, and that they should be reevaluated before purchase. The Mayor also suggested the MAC review these equipment requests. Parks Sprinklers at the VFW Park were previously discussed and are approved. The tennis courts at Pebble Park are approved. The Mayor mentioned the City is in good shape for parks capital improvement funding. Council member Armstrong inquired about the 20th Street Trail. The Finance Director mentioned we do not have a feasibility report on this project yet, the cost figure is speculative. She also added that she spoke with Mr. Bouthilet and the Parks Commission about alternative sources of funding. Council member Armstrong suggested a cooperative agreement and cost sharing with 3M. Mr. Bouthilet mentioned he has spoken with a representative from 3M and they are aware of the need for a trail. The Mayor mentioned we at least need to get a feasibility study before we can begin discussions with 3M. The Mayor asked if we could get a quote from TKDA for the feasibility study. Mr. Bouthilet mentioned he had prior discussions with the City Engineer and he had mentioned the road would be done in a few years and talked about combining it. The Parks Commission is very concerned with health, safety and welfare and have this as their highest priority. The Finance Director mentioned to road is on the CIP for 2007 and is dependent upon MSA funding. The Finance Director recommended we also get a second quote from Howard R. Green company, a firm the City has used previously for other projects. This would free up our City Engineer for other projects. The Finance Director also mentioned that there are Page 2 of 9