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. . . City Council Minutes November 27, 2000 Page 2 3.4.0. PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #2 TO RICHARD KNUTSON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,520.43 FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE WESTERN AREA PHASE IV IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.1 . Review Medica Health Insurance Quote for Deductible Plan Lori Johnson reviewed the information regarding a deductible health insurance plan that was requested by the City Council. She stated that Medica has provided rates for a $200 deductible plan for all non-union employees. After reviewing the information Lori Johnson explained that most employees would not see any savings by changing to a deductible plan, nor would the city realize a savings with this type of plan without changing their current contribution structure. The council decided to take no action on this plan. 4.2. Art SouP 2001 Update Sue Seeger of the Arts Alliance updated the council on the upcoming 2001 Art Soup Event to take place in downtown Elk River on June 22-24. Ms. Seeger requested a contribution of $3,000 from the council to help cover some of the costs incurred with this type of community event. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE A $3,000 CONTRIBUTION TO THE ART SOUP COMMUNITY EVENT. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was the consensus of the council to concur with the dates of June 22-24 for the Art Soup festival. 4.3. Downtown Discussion - Update on HRA Meetina The city administrator noted that prior to the council meeting the HRA reviewed the issue of sidewalk replacement and downtown redevelopment. Councilmember Motin reviewed issues discussed by the HRA including sidewalk design, cost, funding of the sidewalk, and timing of the project. Councilmember Motin indicated that the HRA discussed the possibility of assessing the business owners for sidewalk replacement. He noted that staff would be reporting back with information on the 1988 assessment for sidewalks. Council member Motin informed the council that the director of economic development reviewed components of the proposed downtown redevelopment plan with the HRA. Council member Dietz indicated his concern about the cost of the sidewalk and the fact that one builder may be dictating the design and cost of the sidewalk. The council questioned why the original proposed sidewalk design has changed. Staff noted that this was a request from the developer and the change was briefly discussed as a possibility at the October joint meeting. Council member Motin further explained that according to the engineer there would be no substantial cost savings between a solid design versus one that was broken up into different patterns. The council requested more information on design options and costs.