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City Council meeting of December 6, 2004 Page 7 CHANGE ORDER OPTIONS FOR NEW PW BUILDING (CHRIS PETREE) PW Director Chris Petree discussed with City Architect Bob Russek the opportunity for creating a salt/sand storage area under the canopy on the west side of the public works building. The original design was that the canopy be opened on three sides. Staff determined, along with the city architect, that this would allow the City to plan for a permanent storage facility in the future, while providing a temporary solution. General contractor Parkos Construction developed a Change Order, which includes a cost estimate of $16,269. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Change Order with Parkos Construction, while allows for creating a salt/sand storage area under the canopy on the west side of the new public works facility, at an estimated cost of $16,269. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR CDBG PROGRAM At its special workshop on Monday, October 25, 2004, Council listened to a presentation from Washington County staff and HRA staff regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Council agreed that this would be an excellent opportunity to utilize block grant funding for a downtown redevelopment project. Additionally, at its November 15, 2004 meeting, the EDA also discussed this program and was encouraged as to its opportunity for use in the City's downtown redevelopment plan. Staff attended a workshop on November 8, 2004, at which suggested projects throughout the county were suggested. Staff also met with Washington and Ramsey County officials on November 30, 2004, and discussed in more detail, the City's proposed downtown redevelopment project, which would include the acquisition and demolition of properties on the east side of TH61, next to Egg Lake. CD Director Bryan Bear provided additional information to Council on this issue. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to submit an application for the CDBG program in order to begin the process seeking grant funds for the downtown redevelopment project. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LIONS PARK At its November 10, 2004 meeting, the Parks Commission discussed the future of Lions Park as it relates to the youth activity nights being held in the Lions building, future use of the old public works/City Hall building, and general poor condition of the tennis courts. As Council is aware, the City's well #I and wellhouse have been demolished and created the need to take a look at the future of Lions Park with the City's public works department moving to its new facility in late December. After Council discussion: Granger made motion, Haas seconded, Council agreed that it would be premature to expend dollars for a parks planning feasibility study for Lions Park, taking into consideration all current and future uses. All aye. Motion Carried.