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Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if it was possible, as part of the motion, to have staff agree to provide a timeline of what has to be done by what time in order to achieve the grant deadline. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that staff would give the Council regular updates. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if staff had approached the State Highway Department regarding the access. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the City Engineer has had discussions with the Highway Department. Councilmember Zimmerman suggested that staff start meeting with State Department staff as soon as possible. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case//6: Central Park Entrance Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that this project has been somewhat unique in that most projects included in the Parks five year Capital Improvement Program are proposed by the public or Commission and move up through the years of the plan based upon priority. During the December 2000, presentation of the 5-year C.I.P. to the Finance Committee, the Committee asked that an entrance plan for Central Park be developed. Last year the Commission's plan was received by the Committee and was sent back for revision, including adding the letters "City of Ramsey". The Park Commission had discussed the proposed improvement and recommended that the scope of the project be reduced about 75 percent until a later date. The revised plan was estimated at $71,390. In July 2001, the Commission recommended to the Finance Committee that the funding be structured with two thirds Lawful Gambling Funds, with the remaining amount designated by a fund source that doesn't detract from the Park development projects scheduled within the Commission's five-year plan. Councilmelnber Hendriksen noted that the original goal was to have the project completed by August 2001. Councihnember Zimmenrtan replied that the Game Fair is an important aspect for the City of Ramsey and hopes they can get the work done before the next Game Fair in August. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that staff was looking for the Committee to define the scope of the project or direct staff'to proceed with the project with a not to exceed amount. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if funds had been allocated in the general fund for the project. Finance Officer Lund replied no. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the project is fundable. Councihnember Hendriksen inquired as to where the funds would come from. Finance Committee/January 22, 2002 Page 7 of 9