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Motion by Acting Mayor Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No.8 and to direct staff to install trail for the segments of trail as specified before school starts in September; to direct staff to pursue funding from the Safe Routes to school Program, respecting that it be a very high priority; to direct staff to request a traffic study to be conducted during school business hours; and to direct staff to mark a crosswalk at the trail crossing on Alpine Drive located at Zuni Street, east of Highway 47. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Elvig, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. 9) Consider Driveway Paving Incentive Public Works Director Olson stated the Committee discussed methods and incentives that could be considered with a driveway paving program. The discussion items included whether an ordinance would be enacted requiring paving and how much paving should be required. Discussion also included whether the City can or should contribute financially in the form of a paving incentive and how much that might be. The Committee directed that some level of inventory be undertaken to determine the financial impact of this type of program. The motion of the Committee was to direct staff to bring back a recommendation to the Committee based on the discussion. Motion by Acting Mayor Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No.9 and to direct staffto bring back a recommendation to the Committee based on the discussion of a driveway paving program. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Acting Mayor Elvig, Councilmembers Olson, Dehen, Look, . Jeffrey, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. 10) Parking Ramp Safety Concerns Public Works Director Olson indicated at the March 20,2007 Public Works Committee meeting, it was discussed that a safety issue may exist from the snow removal chute incorporated into the design of the parking ramp. The concern expressed was that the opening could allow an inattentive bicyclist to crash and project over the wall and into the snow chute. Mr. Olson state4 staff has developed a low cost plan for securing the snow chute openings on both the top and third levels, which consists of a bar grate constructed of two inch steel tubes being placed across the openings. The grate will be hinged on the top floor and removable on the third level. The grating will be locked in place except during snow removal operations. Mr. Olson stated the cost of the work will be $400 and staff has taken the initiative of ordering the work so that it can be in place as soon as possible. He requested Council to inform staff if they have any comments once the improvements have been completed. City Council / April 24, 2007 Page 35 of 38