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--, City Council Minutes April 15, 1985 Page Eight Mayor Hinkle suggested that a consensus of the Council be reached so that the Council can proceed with a public referendum on City facilities. Supertintendent Phil Ha1s explained a number of details on the Boarman drawing. When asked about the cost of an access road he indicated that he would expect approximately a fifteen hundred dollar cost to build a road into the garage site. Mr. Rick Breezee Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the City can specify a public works garage use in a R1 district. Counci1member Gunkel numerated several reasons why she felt the utility site should be used. Counci1member Williams suggested contacting the Utility Commission to determine the "actual" cost of land. MAYOR HINKLE MOVED TO BUILD THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE ON THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 SITE. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. After some further discussion Mr. Ha1s was requested to determine the amount of fill required to level the storage yard On the site. Mayor Hinkle asked that the Utility Commission members be invited to the meeting on Monday, April 22nd. 18. City Hall Consideration After very little discussion, MAYOR HINKLE MOVED THAT THE EXISTING CITY HALL STRUCTURE BE REMODELED INTO AN PERMANENT CITY HALL STRUCTURE. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 19. Possible Park Location Counci1members considered the proposal by Mr. Gonyea to trade properties, providing for a park site along the Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO. DENY THE PROPOSED LAND SWAP. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 20. Ridgewood Estates Overlay Public Works Superintendent, Phil Ha1s explained a street overlay proposal. He indicated that the 1985 budget included money to overlay the streets in Ridgewood Estates, with the City absorbing 30% of the total cost and 70% of the cost to be accessed to the benefiting property owners. Mr. Phil Ha1s noted that in 1984 cost estimate amounted to $85,000. Several Counci1members questioned the concept of a 30/70% ratio indicating that this may be costly for the City to continue street rebuilding. After some discussion Council consensus was to request the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility study including a cost comparison for Main Street accessments versus the proposed cost for the Ridgewood Estates Addition. 21. Request for IRE's - E.H. Renner Counci1member Williams introduced the subject of the IRB request by Renner. After some discussion Mr. Rick Breeze~Bui1ding and Zoning Administrator and Orvi1 Johnson were directed to research the matter further and bring back better information.