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CC Regular Session Date: 12/14/2010 By: MaryJo Warner Engineering /Public Works Title: Report from Public Works Information Item #: 5. 17. Background: The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 and discussed the following four cases: Case #1: Consider Initiating Landscape Improvements for North Park within the COR Staff reviewed the staff report and stated the purpose of this case is to discuss modest landscape improvements for the park, including the development of community garden space, and noted that there is a waiting list for garden space. Staff explained that the area residents have expressed interest in maintaining these improvements, and that there may be an expectation of at least placing topsoil at the site such that the boulevards could be mowed, as there is sparse weeds presently. The discussion by the Committee included the observation that the City just spent three million across the road and this was in the same development and it is not in the budget and they don't want to rely on the public to maintain it. Discussion continued that topsoil should meet the city's new specification, and that creative funding sources should be looked at. Staff suggested that one concept to explore was selling a few lots of public land in the vicinity (including `North Park'), could be looked at; with these proceeds being specifically directed towards the parks development. Staff was asked to return with the estimated costs and benefits of creating lots for resale; and noted that this wouldn't preclude moving ahead with the landscape improvements in the spring if approved by Council. Action: Motion to table until the Committee receives further information. Case #2: Preview 2010 -2011 Winter Ice Skating Maintenance Staff reviewed that each December when the weather gets cold enough, staff begins flooding the ice rinks around - the - clock, with the warming houses scheduled to be open December 17th. In addition to the rinks at Ramsey Elementary and Central Park, there will also be ice made at Bear Park and that some ice skating opportunities at The Draw will be explored. Action: No action required. Case #3: Discussion of Options for Parking Signs on Private Streets in Townhome Developments Background: Staff requested the Committee's input on whether it is reasonable to compromise on the cost of installation of no parking signs on private streets in 2 residential townhome developments within the City. The overall cost to fabricate and install the signs is approximately $225 /sign; with the home owners association picking up $150 /sign for materials and staff time to make the signs, and the City handling the installation. This ensures that the signs will be made to strict specifications and that they will get installed in locations and to standards that will allow adequate enforcement.