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City Council Minutes Page 3 November 7, 2005 ----------------------------- 6.2. Resolution 05-121 Ordering the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Waco Street and Utility Improvement City Engineer Terry Maurer explained that with the start of the Target Technology Center and the recent approval of Pinewood Estates Second Addition, there is a need to extend city utilities and reconstruct the southern portion of Waco Street from approximately 1,000 feet north of County Road 30 to County Road 30 (Mississippi Road). Mr. Maurer stated that the developer’s agreement for the Target project allows the city to assess Target for one-half of the cost of these improvements, not to exceed $250,000. He noted that because of this condition to the developer’s agreement, the city can skip completing the feasibility study and begin with preparation of plans and specifications. Mr. Maurer added that one of the conditions of the Pinewood Estates Second Addition requires the developer to pay $1,500 per lot towards the reconstruction of Waco Street. Mr. Maurer noted that Elk River Municipal Utilities may want to include watermain to the east of the Target site to complete their water loop. Staff would recommend this be added to the project if requested by Elk River Municipal Utilities and if they agree to pay the cost as they have on recent reconstruction projects. Mayor Klinzing questioned if the city purchases Pinewood and it is not developed, would the city have to pay for these improvements. Mr. Maurer indicated that the city would end up paying a portion of the improvements regardless of what happens with the Pinewood development. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 05-121 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE WACO STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT OF 2005. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. HRA Update Councilmember Motin provided an update of the HRA meeting held earlier this evening. He stated that the HRA reviewed and approved a workplan for the area north of Highway 10. He stated that the workplan will come before the Council for input and is expected to take six to nine months to complete. 6.4. Parks and Recreation Update Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz provided an update on recent Parks and Recreation activities. He noted that staff is proposing a 5% increase in the park dedication fees for next year due to the rising costs of fuel and steel. Mr. Maertz indicated that the Ice Arena Manager’s office is on schedule, the Ice Arena roof repair is almost complete, and improvements are being made to the interior and exterior of the Emporium. 6.5. Library Board Update