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City Council Minutes April 4, 2016 Page 12 Mr. McCoy provided the benefits of adding a dock to the area, stating they felt it would increase recreational opportunities, public access, and benefit the downtown businesses by providing the residents and visitors alike to enjoy the river and downtown. Ms. Deckert provided comments that were received on the Downtown Elk River Facebook page with people voicing their support for the dock. Discussion was held regarding the total cost of the entire project, which included initial preparation and grading of the land, shrub and tree removal to provide river access, and the actual platform landing. DNR permits may be required, and the council asked for the costs of staff time installing and removing the dock each year, annual maintenance, upkeep and storage of the dock, and where these funds would be obtained. Mayor Dietz and Councilmember Westgaard indicated they wouldn't be opposed to allowing some staff time to look into their proposal but stressed the concern with how much staff time is required and what would the city's liability to adding this to the park, as well as where the funds would need to suddenly appear. It was the consensus of the council to allow staff to work with the Downtown Group to answer these questions and provide input. Mr. Pormer indicated he could identify which staff would be able to assist. Ms. Deckert indicated they have identified funds sources such as grants and donations to help cover the cost of this project but the struggle is the land in question is owned by the city and would like to receive consensus of the council to allow them the opportunity to apply for these fund sources. II. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 9:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Johnson. OJDietzyor Tina Allard, City Clerk PINI NEI e NATURE]