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have to stop because of pedestrian traffic. With the proposed design for Elmcrest Park he sees <br />everyone coming down single file to a turn buckle. He felt very strongly that they need to take a <br />close look at the parking area because it will be a very active park. At this time he would have a <br />hard time allocating funds for a design he does not agree with. He recommended that they hold a <br />work session to discuss the issue further. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec a~eed. He inquired if the Council had all agreed to the plan and concept. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak replied yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that things do change over time and one of those things they <br />have talked about is an access to the north. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted that the plan does include an access to the north. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood explained that staff, along with other members of the <br />community, have discussed the concerns. The proposed parking layout is quite different from <br />Central Park because they will have two different routes to proceed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig agreed that they have an opportunity to go forward and develop <br />differently, but he did not know what the process should be. He was concerned that they have <br />gone this far and have not been able to include their concerns. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak questioned the timeline they would be looking at if they want to begin <br />construction this spring. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood explained that they do need this winter to do the planning <br />and let bids to provide for a spring construction. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak suggested that Councilmember Elvig meet with Hakanson Anderson to <br />address his concerns and any other Councilmember that may have a concern with the design. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councihnember Cook, to authorize the use of <br />Park Trust Fund monies for Elmcrest Park, at a not to exceed amount of $62,000 and directing <br />staff to enter into an a~eement with Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. to perform the services <br />and that Councihnember Elvig be invited to all meetings with Hakanson Anderson to provide his <br />input. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the issue will be brought back to the <br />Council. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied that the case will be brought back to <br />the Council before they advertise for bids. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, <br />Strommen, and Zimmennan. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #16a: <br /> <br />Adopt Resolution Authorizing Staff to Enter into Benefits Contracts with <br />Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and Standard Insurance for 2004 <br /> <br />PlO0 <br /> <br />City Council/December 16, 2003 <br /> Page 30 of 32 <br /> <br /> <br />