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July 21, 1980 Page Four the resolution for adoption. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE SHERBURNE COUNTY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF THE INTERSECTIONS OF COUNTY ROAD 30 AND ALBl\NY.STREET, BOSTON STREET, CONCORD STREET, DENVER STREET AND FRESNO STREET. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 14. Ad.ministrator' s Update A. 1980 Sealcoat The City Administrator indicated that the County had been advertising for bids to be opened August 5th at 11:00 a.m. for the Sealcoat Project and further indicated that the City Council would be able to award the contract at the Council meeting following the bid opening. B. Orono Dam The City Administrator indicated that the rehabilitation of the dam project was ahead of schedule at this time, and that the contractors have been pouring concrete and the new apron was about ready to be poured. The City Administrator further indicated that the undermining was not as bad as expected and that there would be no need to pump concrete under the dam. The City Administrator indicated that the State had been out inspecting the job and suggested the soil borings needed for the bridge repair be done before the rip rap was placed. Mr. Jeff Roos, of Consulting Engineers Diversified, indicated that the cost of the borings could be part of the funding of the bridge repair if they were included in the engineer's cost. It was the concensus of the City Council to wait with the soil borings until the bridge repair project. C. 101 Bridge Replacement The City Administrator indicated that the City Attorney, Dave Sellergren, would be drafting the joint powers agreement and the agreement with the engineering firm TKDA. Mayor Madsen asked if Wright County was in agreement to pay their share of the cost. The City Administrator indicated that he would confirm the means of payment of costs with the Wright County engineer. D. Sale of City Property on Hi~hway 169 Mayor Madsen indicated that he felt the price of approximately $2,500 per acre offered by Cherrier Winter & Associates was out of line and suggested that the City Administrator notify Mr. Cherrier that the City of Elk River is presently uninterested in selling the property. E. City Code The City Administrator indicated that the first draft of the City Code had been received and further indicated that many of the ordinances have already been acted upon by the Council. Councilman Otto asked about the curfew ordinance and suggested the City Administrator discuss the ordinance with the Police Chief. The City Administrator indicated that the Code would be discussed at the staff level and that if there were any changes or suggestions, they would be presented to the Council at a Committee or Council workshop meeting.