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Commissions to read "The City Council will consult with board and commission chairs and vice chairs regarding the selection of applicants for appointment as it deems appropriate; however, the final decision regarding appointments will rest with the City Council." Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look, Wise, Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve Resolution #09-01-027 Amending the Policy for Appointing Board and Commission Members, as amended. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Dehen, Look, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: None Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve Extending the Terms of Board and Commission Members. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look, Elvig, Dehen, Jeffrey, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #11: Sunfish Lake Park Parks Supervisor Riverblood explained the purpose of this case is to authorize staff to receive bids for preparation of specifications for Sunfish Lake Park pursuant to the master park plan approved in the summer 2008. He presented a graphic depiction of the area. ~nd noted the park dedication monies derived from the previous subdivision would go to Sunfish Lake Park. He stated it is important to note that for many years, the City has done a comprehensive job of. involving residents in planning for parks and this plan is the culmination of three different concept plans. He stated the second highest request from residents was for interpretive facilities and to leave the park in as natural a state as possible. He indicated that staff developed a partnership with the community college to develop interpretive signage for the park. Mayor Ramsey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:54 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:58 p.m. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated the costs associated with the park plan come from the park trust fund balance and noted that if the Council chooses to obtain bids for the project, the Council will receive further detail regarding costs at a future meeting. He noted staff would like to go out for bids now because staff is seeing very competitive quotes. He explained the park element is shown with all costs estimated at $348,000 and this corresponds with the estimate prepared within the Parks Capital Improvement Program. He stated the trail elements, going from Sunwood Drive, are shown at $86,000 and this corresponds with a number of different trail projects shown in the 2009 CIP plan. He added this fits within the estimated project estimates shown in CIP and bids, when sent, would be structured so the City can pick and choose which tasks it will perform, such as grubbing stumps or rough grading for the trail, and staff anticipates a minimum $29,000 additional savings if it can incorporate certain things within the work plan. City Council / January 27, 2009 Page 17 of20