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part of the annual CIP process. It was noted that the Steering Committee suggested that Elmcrest could be developed as a 'challenge grant' park. That is, moneys could be budgeted and available for the park contingent upon the community and staff procuring matching funds. If the park plan is approved at the July 24, 2001 Council meeting and the grading bids and budget are approved in August or September of this year, earth moving and turf establishment could be completed as soon as this fall. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to how the contractor is going to access the property. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied through the neighborhood route. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what the status was in regards to the access fi.om T.H. //47. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that an access site has been identified and a letter was sent to the property owners inviting them to meet with staff regarding the issue. An initial meeting was held and staff does expect a follow-up meeting. He noted that there would not be program soccer activities until the T.H.//47 access issue is resolved. Councilmember Anderson stated that she was not sure why they would establish soccer fields until they get the access issue resolved. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the access issue can be addressed first, but if they want to begin using the park in the next few years they need to begin developing turf. Mayor Gamec stated that the City needs to make sure they have an agreement with the landowners for access before the project goes forward. Councilmember Anderson inquired if staff was comfortable that the City has met all the requirements included in the grant. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that he did not see any concerns with regard to the project so far, but they need to make sure that the money will be secured if the project is not started this year. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if when they approved the $262,000 did everyone else understand that there was going to be another $300,000 needed to complete the park. Councilmember Zimmerman replied no, but noted that staff was not asking for $635,500 this year. He also noted that staff needs to make sure that the $100,000 grant does not have a sunset clause. Councilmember Hendriksen requested that staff finds that information out and bring it back before the Council as soon as possible. Find out what the City needs to do to keep the grant. Finance Committee/July 24, 2001 , ~ Page 5 of 7