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Elk River City Council Minutes June 28. 1999 Page 6 e County Road 77 and County Road 1 Sianal - The City Engineer stated that the county has found that this intersection warrants a signal and that this project is currently programmed for 2000. The city share will be 25 percent. Island View Drive and 198th Avenue - It was the consensus of the council to take no action on any project in this area until a request is initiated by the residents. Elk River Bridae - Following review by the City Administrator, no direction was given by the council regarding this issue. Overlays - The City Administrator indicated that assessable overlay projects are completed every other year and the next project is scheduled for 2000. Other Previously Discussed Street Proiects - The City Administrator reviewed the list of projects under this classification. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT The City Administrator briefly reviewed the surface water management ClP category and specifically noted some east Elk River expenses in 2000 and some future Ditch 28 work. PUBLIC BUILDINGS e Fire Station # 2 - The City Administrator explained that the fire chief is working with his department in analyzing the need and timing for a second fire station. Discussion was held by the council regarding the timing and the need for a fire station. The City Administrator indicated that the fire chief is aware that the first priority is to determine the location for the station and then purchase the land. City Hall Expansion and Community Center - The City Administrator discussed the need to expand City Hall. He also discussed the need for more large meeting room space in the city. He indicated that the City Hall expansion may include some of this type of meeting room space. The City Administrator reviewed the sources of financing, which include the government buildings (landfill) fund and the construction debris fund. Discussion was held regarding the need for a community center and possible methods of funding a community center. The two methods discussed were a property tax referendum and a Y2 percent sales tax referendum. Discussion was also held regarding the city and the school district working together regarding a community center. The City Administrator indicated that the city will keep saving money in the government buildings (landfill) fund and construction debris fund for the City Hall expansion. He informed the council that there may be a need to hire a space consultant/architect this winter. It was the consensus of the council that the two funds identified by the City Administrator could be used for the City Hall expansion. e It was the consensus of the council to continue discussing the ClP at a future council meeting and to review meeting dates at the July 12 meeting.