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Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood agreed that the pedestrian bridge and waterfront item should be moved to 2025 and 2024 respectively. He stated that he is currently working on a phasing plan for the remaining downtown improvements, noting that a later element of that exercise will be to identify the funding. He explained that once completed, that will provide a better snapshot of the timing for those projects, noting that those projects would include large grants. Councilmember Kuzma asked for details on the sunset time of the National Parks grant the City received. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that grant has already sunset and advised that with those grant funds the City received a complete set of plans and specifications to make that project shovel ready, which will make the City competitive for grant applications. He confirmed that staff would still attempt to obtain grant funds for those projects and moving the timing within the CIP would not impact that process. Councilmember Heinrich referenced the future sealcoating fund and asked if staff could further review the fund to determine if refunds could be made from that fund for projects already completed through the maintenance fund. She asked if the projected projects in the CIP could be reviewed to determine if the sealcoat fund could be used to fund those projects. Finance Director Lund provided background information on the sealcoat fund, how the fund was established, and how it can be used. Councilmember Riley asked why the fund is necessary if the City is no longer funding in that manner. Finance Director Lund explained that the funds are restricted because they were developer funds. Councilmember Musgrove referenced page 16, specifically the Alpine Drive pedestrian crossing at 151st Avenue and asked for details on that location. City Engineer Westby believed that to be the crossing from the Riverstone development to the north to Lake Itasca Park. He noted that this is an ongoing discussion with the developer that will occur when the northern portion of the property is developed. He noted that there would be funds from both the City and the developer for that improvement. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted that additional details can be found on page 206. Councilmember Musgrove asked if staff anticipates that occurring in 2021. City Engineer Westby explained that project would be developer driven and therefore staff is not exactly sure on the timing as the developer is still finishing on the south half of the development. He believed it would be more likely to occur in 2022, but that would just be a guess. City Council Work Session / November 18, 2019 Page 4 of 14