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Motion carried. <br />5.03: Refurbish the 25-Year-Old Okapi Street Boardwalk Connection <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood presented the staff report and <br />recommendation to proceed with the refurbishment of the 25-year-old boardwalk with the work to <br />be performed by MN Boardwalks LLC, in the amount of $25,872. <br />Councilmember Olson asked for details on the process of over decking. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood provided more details on that process. <br />Chairperson Musgrove asked how the Itasca boardwalk is holding up as the same process was used <br />for that project. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that boardwalk has been great after <br />similar repair. He explained that the boardwalk has settled and is composed of treated material, <br />which lends itself to being a good foundation. He noted that this process also eliminates the cost <br />of removal and disposal which for the Itasca boardwalk had an estimate of $36,000 to $50,000. <br />Councilmember Olson asked if there is a plan to address areas where there may be more decay or <br />substantive issues. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that if there are areas that are soft or <br />areas with voids that would not provide support, they would add additional support through the <br />specifications in the bid. <br />Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend City <br />Council approval of the refurbishment of the Okapi Street Boardwalk in a not to exceed amount <br />of $25,872. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Councilmember Olson aye <br />Councilmember Howell aye <br />Chairperson Musgrove aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT <br />6.01: Receive Update on Ford Brook Estates Drainage Improvements <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on the most recent findings while <br />preparing plans and specifications for drainage improvements in the Ford Brook Estates residential <br />development in the northeast corner of the city. <br />Public Works Committee / March 19, 2024 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />