Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/19/2004

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anticipated sand would be available from the excavation of both ponds on the eastern side of the site, thus the quantity of sand to be imported was reduced. The soils in the easternmost pond turned out to be clay down to the excavated depth. These soils were used as fill below the geotextile fabric, requiring import of additIonal sand. The lack of sand in the easternmost pond required the import of additional sand to complete the project. The presence of sand under the trails will reduce the required quantity of imported sand. Councilmember Cook asked if the savings will be allocated to the trail funds. Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative and explained the savings could be used towards other trails. Acting Chairperson Elvig questioned if the trail fund should get a positive gain if the $70,000 savings from the trail aspect is coming from the road. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the park and trail fees together are paying back the savings. This is a park improvement in total. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to recommend that the City Council approve the request for Change Order # 1 for Elmcrest Park improvements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Elvig, Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Cook. Voting No: None. Case #4: Consider Application for Obtaining Tax Forfeit Properties City Engineer Jankowski stated six outlot parcels which are predominately wetland have become available for acquisition through tax forfeiture. These parcels are identified on the attached exhibit and include the following legal descriptions: 1. Outlot B Chestnut Hill Addition 2. Outlot C Ramsey Meadows 2nd Addition 3. Outlot A Ramsey Meadows 4th Addition 4. Outlot A Chestnut Ridge 3rd Addition 5. Outlot AChestnut Ridge 2nd Addition 6. Outlot B Chestnut Ridge 2nd Addition Public Works Committee/October 19, 2004 Page 7 of 13