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transfer of excess general fired revenues to the equipment revolving fund, facilities construction fund and the improvement revolving fund. Mayor Gamec asked if the cost to maintain and keep these projects up is considered by staff. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood responded in the affirmative and noted some of those costs have been enumerated in the agenda on page 120 for the Council. With all of the Capital Improvement Projects, staff is trying to capture the cost using real numbers. Councihncmber Elvig stated he appreciates staff and the Park Commission putting the costs together, and it is nice to keep a running total to see on a budget ~vhen these are approved. Counci hnember Pearson inquired hoxv the willow damage to the trail will be addressed. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood explained there are two different elements of damage. The trail is next to a wetland where sandbar willows are very problematic and have the hydraulic capacity to push through. Herbicide will be used to stop that. The other element is muskrats that burrow through the soil and the trail collapses. Chicken wire will be used to address this before doing tim overlay. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Strommen, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamcc directed staff to include details of the costs to maintain City parks in the next budget. Councihnembcr Elvig reported attached to the same case is a recommendation for an observation pier. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood explained the proposed observation pier would provide a location to step off the trail and watch waterfowl and other wetland fauna. The design would be an 8-foot wide section, perpendicular with the shore, than T-ing with enough space for benches. The design would include a larger deck area with benches fastened to it. The Finance Committee recommended the City Council authorize staff to proceed with construction of the observation pier. t-lc noted the pier would likely be constructed later in the year. Counci hnember Elvig indicated the Finance Committee had several questions regarding the durability and the safety of the product and was satisfied with the answers. Motion by Counci hnember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee and authorize staff to enter into agreements with the various vendors and contractors to complete the 11 categories of work relating to the shelter and irrigation at Flintwood Terrace Park at a not to exceed amount of $75,000 and to authorize staff to proceed with the construction of an observation pier within Flintwood Terrace Park at a not to exceed amount of $9,000. City Council/April 27, 2004 Page 13 of 35