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some other sources of funding, such as grants and committed to the Parks Commission to look at optional funding. The City Planner will secure a cost estimate for the feasibility study from TKDA and the Finance Director will secure a cost estimate from Howard R. Green and report back to the Council. The Finance Director also mentioned that she requested the Sheriff s Department place the radar car on 20`h Street for two days, which they have done, and we should have some information back on the speed levels. Council member DeLapp mentioned that the traffic that would use the trail are primarily 3M employees, and inquired about the number of years payback on the tax rates 3M pays. He is not concerned with the cost level for the project given the taxes paid by 3M. Council member Armstrong suggested we look at moving the trail to the other side of the roadway. The Mayor and City Administrator discussed the City's attempt to lower the speed limit to 30 mph after a serious accident and are concerned with the safet� issues. The City Administrator mentioned the shoulders are not even paved out on 20` Street and the issued was raised by residents after the road was reconstructed. The Mayor said we should look at going from 17 to 15. Mr. Bouthilet mentioned that the Parks Commission is using the 1993 trail plan as a starting point to do a comprehensive trail plan for the whole city. The City Planner said the 20`h Street may not come out as the highest priority. Council member DeLapp mentioned that if there are a lot of businesses added on 17 and it is already unsafe, the additional traffic will only add to the issues. There was further discussion about incorporating the trail with the road reconstruction. Mr. Bouthilet will take the issue back to the Parks Commission and let them know it will be considered with the comprehensive trail plan and the roadway. The Mayor mentioned he had received a letter on the remill and grading of Sunfish Lake driveways. This request is okay. The remaining requests will be dependent upon funding. Council member DeLapp mentioned we need to check use on the Pebble Park tennis courts because they are used so infrequently. The Finance Director mentioned the Pebble Park equipment and it is okay since it has been on the schedule for a long time. Council member DeLapp mentioned the staff needs to look at needs for Carriage Station. There are a lot of children in the development, the nearest park is over 1 mile away and the only way to get to the park is via Highway 5. The Mayor mentioned the Cushman truck was bought used and the City has used it for 7 years. The age of the truck is 11 years. Mr. Bouthilet mentioned they have looked at the equipment. The mower/trailer has been pushed back on the CIP for several years and has been repaired several times. The MAC will review the equipment requests for Parks and each purchase will be reviewed for funding, leasing options etc. as they come up on the plan. Page 3 of 9