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Councilmember Elvig stated he was not against this project, but had concerns with the timing since several land sale proceeds and grants had not been received, requiring reliance on internal revolving funds and $500,000 of TIF dollars. The Council acknowledged these concerns; however, the majority supported the use of TIF in this circumstance because it involved infrastructure improvements within the TIF district. It was mentioned that this project was a top priority to create catalyst for The COR and making this investment now would establish the City's position that the State needed to address the deficiencies with Highway 10. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Bidding of the Sunwood Drive Realignment Project: City Improvement Project 12 -20. Further discussion: The Council debated the motion and asked questions of City Engineer Himmer who explained the JPA funding formula. The Council asked staff to assure it was tracking all project/cost investment so it could be counted towards the City's share in the overpass project. City Engineer Himmer indicated there is no guarantee that these costs will be counted toward the City's 50% match. The Council agreed with the need to objectively address funding scenarios to assure sources are adequate given the City is considering a number of projects. City Engineer Himmer clarified the action before the Council is to approve plans and advertise for bids, not award the project. Councilmember Elvig stated he would support the motion since the bids would provide additional project costs, hopefully lower than estimated. He supported including a letter of prejudice stipulation in the JPA. City Engineer Himmer acknowledged there will be additional project costs, including an HRA consideration of a $250,000 project to provide access to the new Sunwood Drive realignment. The Council asked staff to provide an entire funding "picture." Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Backous, Elvig, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers McGlone and Wise. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Announcements were made related to election filings and the June 14, 2012, Flag Day event at Veteran's Lake. City Engineer Himmer provided project updates and answered questions of the Council. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m. City Council / May 22, 2012 Page 9 of 10