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Further discussion: Mayor Garnec asked when the program will begin. City Engineer Jankowski replied the program has been structured into three divisions. Division A will include sealcoats, Division B will include overlays with two stormsewer projects, and Division C will include paving projects. Staff will attempt to get right to the sealcoating, which was the whole purpose of bringing this project forward earlier this year. The overlays may be delayed until June or July. Case #16: Report from Finance Committee 1) Consider Authorization for Lord of Life Memorial Gardens Master Plan Redesign Councilmember Strommen explained this case included a discussion of the possible realignment of T.H. #47 to U.S. Highway 10 via Dysprosium Street and how this would impact the future Master Plan for the Memorial Gardens at Lord of Life Church. The City agreed to contract with the architect of the Lord of Life Church to redesign and update the Master Plan of the site to determine the amount of land that would be necessary to satisfy the need for space and accomplish the intended uses on the site. It was determined that the T.H. #47 realignment through the Lord of Life property would be a workable plan. In order to complete the process with the Lord of Life Church, the church has requested that the final phase of the Master Plan revision be completed by the City at a cost of $15,000. The expenditure would be funded through TIF District No. 1. The Finance Committee was favorable to the expenditure, but had questions regarding the timing, as the joint powers group is still determining the realignment of T.H. #47. The action of the Finance Committee was to table this case until staff could come back with some response from the church on their timing so funds are not extended until the realignment will go forward. 2) 2006 Anoka Aquatic Center Contribution Councilmember Strommen stated the Finance Committee recommended authorization of $4,000 for the Anoka Aquatic Center to be funded from the Lawful Gambling Fund. The City has supported the Anoka Aquatic Center with a cash contribution for the past eight years, which provides the residents with a discount at the facility. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee in Case No. 2 and to adopt Resolution #06-03-112 authorizing $4,000 for the Anoka Aquatic Center to be funded from the Lawful Gambling Fund. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Jeffrey, Cook, Elvig, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec commented many residents have expressed their appreciation for the Aquatic Center contribution. Councilmember Jeffrey stated the contribution proves to be a savings for the residents. City Council / March 28, 2006 Page 29 of 31