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City Council Minutes January 4, 2011 Page 7 of 13 `-- ----------------------------- antiquated and need to be replaced and is very expensive. She stated that the challenge is that there are no funds to replace the light fixtures. Mark Jurchen, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, stated that he would like to look at the cost of repair and maintaining the lights on the bobber tower. Council Member Malecha suggested contacting the State Historical Society for a grant. 10.1. Enqineerinq Services for 2011 COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO CONTINUE WORKING WITH WSN FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN 2011. COUNCIL MEMBER MALECHA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 10.2.A. Wildlife Trail Status Update Tim Houle updated the Council on the status of the project. He noted that � a petition was received to make Wildlife Trail a city street and to have it paved. Mr. Houle stated that the next step is for the Council to decide whether or not to proceed with the process. The Clerk handed out an updated map showing that 9 of the 16 parcels are opposed to the project and 4 of the 16 parcels are in favor of the project. Del Anderson — Wildlife Trail, expressed his frustration in that the City does not know the actual amount of the project because the bids have not been received. The Engineer stated that the City is following statutory guidelines for the special assessment statute. Brian Koslofsky — Wildlife Trail — thanked the Council and requested the Council to continue on with the improvements. He stated that there are over 50% of the residents are in favor of the project. 10.2.B. Wildlife Trail — Enqineerinp Proposal Council Member Sjoblad suggested that the property owners get the bids and questioned if the City could accept their bids and bypass the City Engineering process. Council Member Sjoblad questioned if a licensed engineer must be used � for an assessment project. Tim Houle stated that if the project is going to