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City Council Minutes July 2, 1990 Page 2 e Councilmember Schuldt commented on the fact that the float was in need of safety features. He questioned whether the City Street Department could make the modifications on the float in order to make the float more safe. The City Administrator stated his concerns relating to liability if the Street Department made the modifications on the float. He indicated that he would rather see the designer of the float make the modifications. The City Administrator further indicated that he would rather see the City assist the Chamber financially, than have the City own the float due to liability reasons. Jackie Schuelein indicated that the float is a traveling billboard for the City of Elk River and further that the City would benefit from the use of the float, and therefore, felt the City should own the float. Jeri Vita, Jaycees Representative, indicated that it was their hope to use the float about 15 times per year and eventually to use it in the Aquatennial to promote Elk River. Jackie Schuelien indicated that the designer and the builder of the float is willing to work with the Chamber to make the modifications, but stated that there will be costs involved for these modifications. Discussion was held regarding the licensing of the float and who would carry the insurance on the float. -- Councilmember Kropuenske indicated he would like to see this discussion tabled until the City can get estimates from the float designer for modifying the float to make it useable, and further, to get answers regarding licensing and insurance of the float. The City Administrator indicated that the City should be willing to help out in the costs of the repairs. He indicated that staff will research other cities regarding float ownership. He further indicated that staff will check to see whether the float must be licensed and will bring will this information back to the Council July 16, 1990. 6.1. Evans Avenue Improvement Project/Public Hearin~ Terry Maurer, City Engineer, reviewed the feasibility study for Evans Avenue. He stated that the Guardian Angels have petitioned for the project which consists of street reconstruction, storm sewer improvements, and construction of a sidewalk along the east side of Evans Avenue. e Terry Maurer indicated that the estimated project costs for the proposed improvements on Evans Avenue is $147,100. He further indicated that it is possible that a portion of the sanitary sewer may need replacement. He stated that the cost associated with the replacement of the sanitary sewer would not be assessed as part of the project costs and would be assumed by the Waste Water Treatment Plant fund.