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<br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmembers Dehen. V oting No: <br />Councilmember McGlone. <br /> <br />The meeting was recessed at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />Summary for 2009 Utilities Department <br /> <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />There were no questions or discussion among the Committee members regarding the summary. <br /> <br />Case #4: <br /> <br />Consider Policy on Sidewalk Installation <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone believed sidewalks were an extension of where a person was getting <br />to so to designate trail fund money for sidewalks would be a good idea. He wanted to be <br />proactive with sidewalk installation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated it would be nice to get a trail or sidewalk connection in his area to' <br />other places considering the isolation of the neighborhood. <br /> <br />The Committee discussed the sidewalk maintenance, priority, and special assessments and <br />recommended staff get back to the Committee. <br /> <br />Case #S: <br /> <br />Discuss Railroad Quiet Zone Improvements Along Jarvis Street and 16Sth <br />Avenue in Elk River <br /> <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Elvig, Seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to have staff look into <br />potential purchase of Pearson Overpass Rail Crossing. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Councilmember Dehen stated he was against this as he had met with the <br />individual twice and he believed it would drive up the price now if it was approached at this <br />time. He recommended not doing anything right now and if something came forward, it could be <br />a part of the negotiations. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig retracted his motion. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig recommended the Committee continue this discussion next month. <br /> <br />COMMITTEE INPUT <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / February 16,2010 <br />Page 4 ofS <br />