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City Council Minutes October 16. 2000 Page 3 . stated that Elk River Utilities increased rates for Demand Customers as their rates were considered low and this helped to balance the revenues and expenses. 4.4. Communitv Recreation Update - Council member Motin Vice Mayor Paul Motin informed the council that community recreation is discussing possible amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement and that Hassan Township is considering leaving the group. 4.5. Park & Recreation Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson summarized park and recreation activities. Ms. McPherson noted that the commission is researching the establishment of a city park and recreation department and is working closely with the River City Snow Riders in establishing permanent trailheads for local snowmobile trails within the city. Ms. McPherson mentioned the ribbon-cutting ceremonies held for the new playgrounds at Country Crossings 3rd and Lions Park. Ms. McPherson also noted that the commission recommended approval of the purchase of a hand-held portable seed stripper. Ms. McPherson stated that the purchase of this seed stripper would come before the council at a later date as there were staff concerns with the purchase and there are no funds in the park maintenance budget for the purchase of this equipment. 4.6. Update on WWTS Ventilation Issues . City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that Safety Coordinator Bruce West and WWTS Supervisor Gary Leirmoe approached him regarding safety issues of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Maurer summarized cost estimate totals of $116.000 for replacing ventilation equipment in the screen room. grit room and the digester building. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR REPAIRING THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for open mike. 6.1. Northstar Corridor - Public Hearina Senior Planner Scott Harlicker discussed the Advanced Corridor Plan. developed by the NorthstarCorridor Development Authority. which includes station locations and designs for all of the proposed stations along the Northstar Corridor. . Dave Loch. consultant with the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA). explained why the NCDA was created. and gave a timeline for completion of the commuter rail system. Mr. Loch revealed that it would cost $231 million to construct the Northstar Corridor and about $14.5 million to operate and maintain the facility. Mr. Loch stated that 50% of funding would come from federal government. 40% would come from state government. and 10% from local government.