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f l ': f'tll:ll"iF imofaf-:ing c)f January 17, ].995 Page 4 was requested to provide the Council a cost estimate for preparing a feasibility report for development of the site north of Flay Avenue for use as a Post Office site. The Council may also wish to consider the City becoming involved in the acquisition of the home located in the northwest quadrant of 147th Street and the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way for potential use of the Post Office. After discussion of the two sites available, the Council determined that the property north of Flay Avenue was the better site for relocation of the Post Office. OLD SCHOOL HOUSE RENOVATIONS Based on Council request, City staff reviewed the feasibility of renovating the old school house located at T.H. 61 and County Road 4 to be used by public organizations and, potentially, as a rest stop along the County bike trail proposed between Forest Labe and Hugo. The Council received a report outlining the cost for Such development, and the potential for obtaining a federal grant to partially pay for the project through the Intramodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. The City Engineer provided a cost -estimate to the City for developing a concept -plan for redevelopment of this site in preparation for submitting the grant application, at a cost of $4,:_.(_)0.00. After a lengthy discussion as to whether the City should a>:pend money to upgrade the facility, the following motion was made: M.i ron made motion, L.eroUX seCOnr_ied , that. the City enter into an operating agreement with OSM to provide [-professional, architectural, and eng.ineerinc services in association with the proposed feasibility study for the renovation of the old school, and make application for a federal grant through ISTEA. VOTING AYE: Barnes, l._erolA>', Mi. ron VOTING NAY: Goi.ffon, LaValle Motion Carried. COUNTY ROAD BA IMPROVEMENTS The Council discussed again the need for a walking/bike path adjacent to County Road BA. After review of -the construction plans, Council member Barnes determined that a 5 foot concrete path could be constructed within the existing right-of-way. Dialogue between the City and property owners will have to be reestablished as it is their assumption that no sidewalk was to be constructed as part of the County's improvement project. LeroUX made motion, Goiffon seconded, authorizing City staff to enter into an agreement with TKDA for preparation of a feasibility report on the construction of a 5 foot concrete walking path along County Road BA from T.H. 61 east to Goodview Avenue, schedule an informational meeting with adjoining property owners, and schedule a public hearing for February 6, 1995, to allow property owners to formally address the Council regarding the project. All aye. Motion Carried.