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City Council Minutes October 11, 2010 Page 4 Ms. Johnson stated that if the Council concurs, she would like to put this item on the agenda next Monday for approval. The Council concurred. 5.3. Wetland Bank Ms. Haug explained that staff is proposing the creation of a wetland bank in the Alba Ridge Park. She distributed a map of the proposed site. She stated the interest in creating the wetland bank is because the city can use the banking credits as an incentive for future development. Mr. Schreifels indicated that he has spoken with Ms. Haug regarding the wetland bank and. he is in favor but believes the item should be brought before the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Femrite stated that the first step in moving forward is to collect topographic information, elevations, etc. Ms. Haug stated that staff would like to gather this information and obtain cost estimates on creating the wetland bank, present the information to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and report back to the Council. The Council concurred. 5.4. Capital Improvement Plan Mr. Simon reviewed the 2011 to 2015 draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Discussion took place regarding the 2011 street projects outlined in the CIP. Mayor Klinzing stated the Council should discuss this project further to ensure its feasibility in this area. Ms. Johnson indicated staff could bring back different options in the spring. Mayor I{linzing added she would like to know how many of the properties are rental. The Council expressed desire in having First Street added to the project. Mr. Hals noted that street division staff will be patching some of the bad areas included in this project in the next couple of days so the roads hold up through winter. Discussion took place on completing the street overlay and street improvement projects in the same year. Ms. Johnson explained that by completing the projects in the same year, to create efficiencies in costs including a more attractive bid offering; therefore, reducing the overall cost of the projects. Councilmember Zerwas indicated he would like to see a sidewalk installed on Orono, west of Joplin by the YMCA. Councilmember Zerwas added that he would be in favor of accelerating the public works facility using liquor funds if possible. Ms. Johnson stated that the previous estimate for the project was $11 million making it difficult to finance. However, under the new master planning study she is hoping the project can be phased in allowing for an earlier start date. The Council concurred. 5.5. Council O,~en Forum There were no items for open forum.