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Elk River City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 4 East Elk River Public Improvement Project City Engineer Terry Maurer distributed a map revealing the proposed transportation and utility corridor in relation to the east Elk River public improvement project. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the city add the other side (west side) of Highway 10 to the large project, Area C. He indicated that there were some businesses in this area that were in favor of city services being provided. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADD THE WEST SIDE (RIVER SIDE) OF HIGHWAY 10, LOCATED WITHIN AREA C, TO THE EAST ELK RIVER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Terry Maurer indicated that federal funding may be available for the improvements to County Road 13 (Tyler Street alignment) and also for the pedestrian bridge. He requested authorization from the Council to begin the necessary work to secure the funding. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 13 PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed possible timelines for Area C of the proposed east Elk River public improvement project. Library The City Administrator updated the Council on the proposed plans to add additional parking spaces to the Library. It was the consensus of the Council that as many parking stalls as possible be made available for the Library. Lake Orono Project The City Administrator reviewed funding options and the total cost to the city associated with the Lake Orono sedimentation removal project. Councilmember Farber left the meeting at this time (9:35 p.m.) Ice Arena It was the consensus of the Council not to discuss the ice arena project at this meeting. Oak Knoll Soccer Fields The City Administrator reviewed the issue of the city's acquisition of Oak Knoll soccer fields from the School District.