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Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to proceed with the aluminum monument sign with plantings as directed by staff with tolerance for salt at a cost not to exceed $26,000. Further discussion: Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood asked for direction on funding, noting that the EDA budget does have available funds. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he believes that EDA would be appropriate to fund a portion but believes the funding could be left to staff. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 5.03: Trail Gap Connection Planning Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood presented the staff report noting that staff recommends continuing to look for cost effective means to connect the community through trails, with priority consideration for key gaps. Councilmember Musgrove noted other gaps in the system, specifically a portion along 47. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood confirmed that gap is mentioned and noted that there is development interest in one of those parcels which could provide an opportunity to address that gap along 47. He noted that more urban areas like that would have more complications and costs. Chairperson Riley commented that he would like to hear more about that as the development moves forward as that is the most obvious gap and it has been discussed multiple times. He appreciated the overall circle of Ramsey approach,but noted a gap along Sunfish Lake Boulevard, south of Alpine and would like to hear a plan for that segment as well. He noted another gap on Nowthen Boulevard, perhaps on the church property, that may resolve itself. He stated that his intention was to address the glaring gaps between existing trail sections. Parks&Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood replied that he does have cost estimates for some of those gaps that have been mentioned but noted that some of those are costly because of the ditch sections. He commented that those could be moved up on the priority list. He stated that the segment along the church property would most likely be development driven as may the segment along Sunfish Lake Boulevard. Chairperson Riley asked if they would like to focus on filling the existing gaps or purchasing the trail easements to complete the circle. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that this is a frustrating topic, noting that off-street trails along 167th would have filled in a large gap in the circle and that was a missed opportunity. He noted a missing section near the new PACT development that should be listed on the map. He commented that Variolite was also a missed opportunity for off-street facilities. He agreed that Public Works Committee/ October 17, 2023 Page 4 of 6