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Public Works Director Olson answered the amount of line that is buried can be reduced. This would be capitalizing on the relocation benefits, since they have to relocate anyway. He noted this is the time to bury the lines because of the construction. The total cost is $152,000 with the savings. Councilmember Elvig questioned whether this would have to be untrenched or handled again if an overpass goes through. Mr. Olson responded he didn't think it would because there would be no reason to relocate the lines. Councilmember Elvig inquired if there are any other conduits that should be put in the ground while the lines are being buried. Public Works Director Olson explained Sunwood Drive has a large differential in elevation for the overpass, so any other conduit can be added as needed. He noted there is a difference in the cost to bury conduits. A resolution from the TIF would have to be granted to extend the budget. He said staff can research whether there is a conduit to put in on the east side while they are burying. He added there already is sewer underneath the other side of Armstrong Boulevard that will be extended to the north to Legacy Academy. There will be sewer on both sides of Armstrong Boulevard. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to Adopt Resolution #11 -03 -069 Approving the terms of an up to $175,000 interfund loan (from PIR fund) in connection with Tax Increment Financing District #14 with the funds to be used to bury the existing private utilities in coordination with City project #11 -21. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Wise, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Backous, McGlone, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Ramsey. 7.04: Consider a Resolution to Appoint Board and Commission Members Human Resources Representative Lasher reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to table this item to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig suggested making a motion to authorize the appointments with the exception of leaving discussion open for a new EDA member. Councilmember McGlone stated he may want to change some positions on the list, and he thought the Mayor should be available for the discussion. Councilmember Jeffrey raised the issue that the Mayor wasn't able to attend the interviews, and it may not be necessary to wait for him for further discussion. Discussion took place on whether further discussion should wait until Mayor Ramsey can attend, and whether Mayor Ramsey would need to vote on the interviewees. City Council / March 8, 2011 Page 6 of 10