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HRA Minutes Page 2 April 23,2001 • Commissioner Thompson suggested passing this request onto the Council. Commissioner Motin indicated that this is not the time to consider this request as the downtown marketing study is not complete, and it is uncertain as to whether this mural will fit into the downtown plan. It was the consensus to refer this item to the City Council. 5. Downtown Sidewalk Project Update Executive Director Catherine Mehelich informed the HRA that the Council approved a resolution to accept a bid for the downtown sidewalk project. Catherine also noted that the Downtown River's Edge Committee has reviewed a proposed beautification plan. Terry Maurer, City Engineer,gave an update on the bid results. He indicated that the bid came in 20% under the estimate. He noted that the need for curb and gutter replacement could over-run the bid amount causing the final cost to be slightly higher. Terry also updated the HRA on the construction schedule. Phil Hals discussed the beautification aspects of the project. The beautification aspects include elimination and replacement of some of the boulevard trees, the addition of flower planters, a change of tree grates, and new trash containers. Phil listed the following components and cost estimates: • • 18 Planters at$489 each • 13 Trash Receptacles at$489 each • 10 Boulevard Trees at$2000 • 21 Boulevard Electrical Connections at$2100 • Tree Grate Metal Modification $250 • Total: $19,509 Discussion was held about whose responsibility it would be to take care of the planters. Phil noted that the city would be responsible for the care of the planters. Catherine Mehelich noted that the River's Edge Group offered to contribute the flowers on an annual basis. City Administrator Pat Klaers explained that the downtown project,including beautification and curb replacement will cost the HRA approximately $211,000. Pat Klaers handed out and reviewed a payment plan for the HRA. The original estimate for the project was $290,000 and it is now estimated that the project total will be in the $280,000 range,including the beautification components. Commissioner Thompson indicated that as long as the project stays within the budget and the sidewalks and curbs are replaced, he is in favor of the beautification • aspect of the project. The HRA members concurred with Commissioner Thompson.