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Parks &Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that in the past there was some <br /> concern, but the new treatments are safe for water. He provided details on the fund that has been <br /> designated for maintenance purposes. He stated that the available balance in that fund was <br /> $1,300,000 when he recently verified. He noted that fund is one of those allocated for fund balance <br /> transfers if there are excess general fund dollars at the end of the year. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff,to recommend to City <br /> Council the refurbishment of the Lake Itasca Boardwalk in a not to exceed amount of$138,000. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Musgrove. <br /> Voting No: None. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood asked if this should be a regular case <br /> for the City Council or whether it should follow the typical capital maintenance process to be on <br /> the consent agenda. <br /> Chairperson Riley replied that he believed the item could go on the consent agenda. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that she would prefer the item be on the regular agenda so <br /> that the community is aware that the City is working on the project in response to input from the <br /> community. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he would also place the item on consent but recognized <br /> that the item would most likely be pulled. <br /> Chairperson Riley commented that it should then be a short case showing the before and after <br /> images. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided additional details on timing <br /> for the project and which agenda the item may be placed on. <br /> 5.04: Properly Evaluating Existing and Proposed Crosswalk Improvements <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and discussed the review criteria <br /> for crosswalk locations and what level of treatment should be recommended. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that the Dysprosium <br /> project was a success. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that she received concerns from a resident on Dysprosium <br /> and was happy to see the traffic is moving relatively safely at the posted speed. She asked if the <br /> trees block the yellow signs during certain times of year. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer commented that the park department has an aggressive <br /> policy on boulevard tree trimming. <br /> Public Works Committee/November 16, 2021 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />