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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes May 3, 1993 Page 3 considered sodding the area, however, the sod would cost $6,000 and to have a contractor lay the sod would cost another $6,000. He indicated that if his crew were to lay the sod, other items on the work list would have to be delayed. Councilmember Holmgren arrived at 7:20 p.m. Phil Hals presented the City Council with the City Hall landscape plan. He requested that the Council consider the purchase of the major portion of the trees and shrubs for the landscaping. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he agreed with the landscaping plan and work schedule. COuncilmember Farber stated that he felt the area around City Hall should be sodded. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he also preferred sod. Phil Hals reviewed the City Hall seed and sod plan once again with the City Council and suggested that the irrigation could possibly be contracted out if the City staff would be required to lay the sod. He further indicated that items that would have to be delayed due to the Street Department staff laying of the sod would include Orono Park trail system, boulevard trees, Community Ed fields, and liquor store improvements. He further stated that if the City Council decides to sod, it would cost $6-$12,000 extra. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize Phil Hals to begin the irrigation project for the City Hall complex and to come back to the City Council for a decision on seed versus sod in the near future. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE TREES AND SHRUBS FOR THE CITY HALL LANDSCAPING PLAN TOTALING $7,295.25. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.4. Right-of-way Exchange 221st Avenue Phil Hals informed the Council that Mr. Richard Bury, owner of a gravel pit on 221st Avenue, has contacted the City with a request to locate 221st Avenue north of its present location. He stated that the relocation would eliminate some curves and very limited site distances, and further, that Mr. Bury would exchange the property for the new road alignment at no cost to the City. He further stated that Mr. Bury has offered to furnish Class 5 road base at no charge. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER AND STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO PURSUE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCHANGE OF 221ST AVENUE AND TO PURSUE QUOTES FOR DIRT AND GRADING FOR THE PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7. Open Mike No one appeared for this item.