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City Council Minutes <br />January 7, 2013 <br />Page 2 <br />5.5 APPOINT MAYOR JOHN DIETZ AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TIM <br />SIMON TO THE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOARD WITH TERM <br />EXPIRATIONS OF JANUARY 6, 2014. <br />5.6 MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE TO KRYSTAL KOMULA TO WORK <br />AT BELA SALON VALID UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2013. <br />5.7 RESOLUTION 13 -02 FOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH <br />WRIGHT COUNTY FOR PARRISH AVENUE BRIDGE. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. <br />6. Open Forum <br />No one appeared for open forum. <br />7.1 Councihnember Zerwas Recognition <br />Councilmember Zerwas expressed sincere thanks to the City Council and staff for their <br />work during his years in office. Ile noted he would be available for any assistance at the <br />legislative level to help enhance Elk River. <br />The Council thanked Zerwas for a tremendous job and his heavy involvement in the <br />community. They noted he will be missed but are glad to have someone at the legislature <br />who can help represent Elk River. <br />Mayor Dietz read and presented a plaque to Councilrnember Zerwas. <br />8. Public Hearin &s <br />There were no public hearings. <br />9.1 2013 Street Improvement Feasibility Report <br />Mr. Femrite introduced Consultant Jason Wedel from WSB & Associates. <br />Mr. Wedel gave a presentation on the feasibility report for the proposed 2013 Street <br />Improvement Project. He reviewed core samples, the need to do this project, costs, <br />assessments to property owners, funding, and the project schedule. <br />There was discussion on if this projects needs to move forward at this time when the <br />Council is in the middle of discussing whether to implement franchise fees for street <br />improvements. Mr. Femrite noted staff needs to move forward with the steps detailed in the <br />429 process to meet legal requirements in order to have this project ready for the 2013 <br />construction season. <br />Councilmember Westgaard questioned if there were mechanisms in place for future projects <br />to make sure the depth and quality of the pavement core will be correct and whether a traffic <br />study was completed for the mini- round -a -bout in order to see if it could handle the traffic <br />load and some of the larger equipment vehicles. <br />Mr. Femrite stated traffic volumes and sizing was reviewed for the mini- round -a -bout. He <br />stated this type of round -a -bout is meant to fit in tighter areas that are already established in <br />order to help minimize the impact on surrounding properties. The center median is <br />