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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 /> Motion carried. <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 />