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City Council Minutes Page 8 May 15, 2017 ----------------------------- He stated our budget plan is what we plan to spend, but the GRE fund has more than enough funds available to offset the costs; noting the money is going to be spent either this year or in any subsequent year. Attorney Beck further stated the Council can't pick and choose signage options from the bid specifications. He stated if they don’t want to award the contract for all the signage, they’ll need to reject the bids. He suggests Council provide direction on gateway design options and whether to use natural or fabricated stone. Council consensus was to select the one tier natural stone for the gateway entrance signs and for staff to bring more detailed information regarding the bids to the next meeting. 8.2 Beaudry Redevelopment Project Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz stated the Council appreciates the applicant taking the time to work with the city on this project. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution 17-24 calling for a public hearing on a modification to the development program for Development District No. 1, the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District, No. 24, and the adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor. Motion carried 5-0. ----------------------------------- Joplin Street Trail Mayor Dietz stated the city installed a paved trail north of Mississippi River Road near Joplin Street. He stated he was under the understanding, from the county commission, that the county would pay for future maintenance of this trail. He stated the trail is in poor shape, but via Commissioner Barb Burandt and the county engineer, the county has said they don't pay for this type of work. He stated he asked Commissioner Burandt if this is a formal policy of the commission or an internal staff policy, but he hasn’t gotten a response back yet. Mayor Dietz stated it doesn't make sense for the city to pay for a trail on a county road. He stated the city would need deeded access to the property if they were to maintain it. Feeding Feral/Wild Animals Mayor Dietz stated he received a complaint about residents in the Ridgewood/ Lafayette Woods area feeding feral and wild animals. He noted the City of Blaine recently adopted an ordinance preventing the feeding of such animals. He asked the city consider an ordinance. He expressed concerns for the high deer population in the area and how an ordinance would be enforced. Council consensus was for staff to review this issue and bring it back to the Planning Commission and Council.