Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/19/2002

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5) Winter Trail Maintenance 0 Street Supervisor Reimer explained that the School District's transportation portion of the levy did not pass so there will be children walking to school within a two miles. The City will be meeting with the School to assure that all of the trails providing a walking route for students will be maintained this winter. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if the City will need to purchase different equipment. Street Supervisor Reimer replied that this year they will be using a bobcat with a blower on it, but they will have to look at purchasing new equipment as part of the next budget. 6) Mailbox Cul-de-sac Street Supervisor Reimer stated that they have had about 75 percent compliance with relocating mailboxes. 7) Met Council Grant Councilmember Hendriksen stated that it was brought to his attention that the City has received an $800,000 Met Council grant. Mayor Gamec explained that the City received a grant from Livable Communities in the amount of $800,000 for the town center project for the extension of Sunwood Drive. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what the City's obligation was. Mayor Gamec replied that if the City does nothing then they don't receive the money. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the $800,000 requires that the City construct Sunwood Drive. Mayor Gamec replied that that was correct. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if there was a limitation of how much of Sunwood Drive would have to be constructed. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler replied that he was not sure Councilmember Hendriksen requested further information on the grant. Councilmember Kurak inquired as to how the grant works with the developer of the property. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he wants to know how long the grant is good for, and how much money does the City have to spend in order to receive the grant. 0 Public Works Committee/November 19, 2002 Page 14 of 15