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CIP Worksession Meeting January 15, 1996 railroad crossing. project. Page 4 The Council agreed to do some preliminary work on this The City Engineer stated that he had received a request to have the city consider a sidewalk for pedestrians on the south side of the new Main Street bridge (Dam Bridge). The citizen was also concerned that a railing should be installed as people are using this area for walking and for fishing. The City Council received this request but took no action. Cass Property - The City Administrator reviewed the plans in 1996 for purchase and development of the Cass property. Liquor Store - The City Administrator reviewed the recommendations from himself and the liquor store manager on the timing and planning for a new Northbound liquor store and the need for obtaining a Westbound liquor store site. The City Council requested that the Liquor Store Manager attend a future meeting to discuss these issues. go Ice Arena - The City Administrator, Councilmember Farber, and Councilmember Dietz reviewed the proposed ice arena project and the intent to be under construction in eady 1996. The ongoing time requirements placed upon the Finance Department for this new enterprise fund were acknowledged. Riverwalk Project - The City Administrator stated that it is not likely that construction will take place on this project in 1996, but that the Economic Development Coordinator would like to have the finances reviewed and in place as soon as possible. The City Administrator noted that the Economic Development Coordinator would like to have a special worksession with the City Council on this project. Councilmember Holmgren questioned whether repair or replacement of the central business district sidewalk was part of a riverwalk project. The City Administrator indicated that it is not part of the project at this fir, se, but that this issue could be discussed with the Economic Development Authority and/or the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Surface Water Mana.qement - The City Administrator reviewed the 1995 Surface Water Management Projects and the known 1996 expenditures. It was noted that the western area Surface Water Management document has been completed (dated November, 1995) and that this plan will be briefly reviewed by the City Engineer at a February Council meeting. The City Administrator noted that a similar study and report would be needed for the east side of Elk River when a trunk improvement project is scheduled. Equipment o The City Administrator reviewed the annual equipment needs and highlighted some unusually large expenditures that are anticipated in the near future in the Street/Park department, Fire department, and WWTP department.