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Councilmember Zimmerman stated that we had talked about the County agreeing to participate in work on T.H. #47 and C.S.A.H. #5 in exchange for delaying work on C.R. #116 from C.R. #56 to C.R. #83. He asked if Dennis Berg didn't say they would transfer the project but not the amount of money. City Administrator Schroeder stated that was his impression. He suggested maybe we could save that money. He added that, at the next meeting, we will propose creating a Tax Increment District in that area if possible. Councilmember Beyer thought that area was in the TIF District. Mr. Schroeder stated that River's Bend 4th or 5th is not in the TIF District. The land we are discussing is on both sides of the highway. Councilmember Zimmerman suggested there must be a fairly sizable amount of money collected from TIF. Mr. Schroeder reported the moneys are pooled. Councilmember Beyer inquired if there is any way the final extension of 153rd could use TIF moneys. Mr. Schroeder stated that the City will be using some of that for Sunwood Drive and we are probably going to suggest that 153rd be delayed. Councilmember Beyer agreed that would be a lot better use for the money right now. Councilmember Zimmerman suggested that staff look at sources of funding for this project either through TIF or impact fees. Councilmember Beyer stated that if we can participate 50%, maybe the County would be willing to do something else instead of just dropping the whole thing. Mr. Jankowski commented that there will be some back and forth conversations through agencies. Councilmember Beyer stated that we should get a real good handle on all the funds we can "dip" into. Mr. Jankowski responded that this project would be available for quite a few funding sources. He added that this subject and the funding will be discussed again at the next Road and Bridge Committee meeting. Case #2: Consider Adoption of Revised Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy City Engineer Jankowski reported that since February 1996, the Road and Bridge Committee has been reviewing the snow removal and ice control policies and practices. At the April 9, 1996 meeting, a revised policy was reviewed by the Committee and forwarded to Council for comment. No comment has been received and he recommended the Committee proceed with recommendation of adoption of this policy. He summarized the proposed changes as follows: it states a goal of having arterial streets passable by the morning rush period, acknowledges that the type of storm may cause a deviation from the general procedures stated in the policy, formalizes the damage repair policy on replacing mail boxes, and addresses the issue of damage caused to other encroachments in the boulevard, adds City responsibility for snow removal around fire hydrants Road and Bridge Committee/May 14, 1996 Page 2 of 5