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City Council Minutes <br /> October 6,2020 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> have to pay the Sewer Availability Charge(SAC)fee to hook up to the City's <br /> sewer line. <br /> Andy Schwartz with Pine River Area Sanitation District and Mr. Gorr attempted to <br /> explain why SAC fees are charged to Mr. Schmidt. <br /> 9.2A Rasmussen Road &South WashinQton Avenue Improvement Proiect—Partial <br /> Pavment Estimate(Final) <br /> Mr. Houle gave an update on the Rasmussen Road 8� South Washington <br /> Improvement Project and the final payment. <br /> Mike Czech inquired why there are short parking spaces in front of the Library. <br /> Mr. Houle stated the original parking spots were the same length, however, there <br /> was no curb and gutter previously. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PARTIAL PAYMENT <br /> ESTIMATE NUMBER 5 (FINAL)TO RL LARSON EXCAVATING, INC IN THE <br /> AMOUNT OF$172,948.05. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 9.3 Betsv Ross Flaa <br /> Mr. Gorr gave an overview of the issues with the Betsy Ross Flag in the flag <br /> display in Trailside Park. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with <br /> lighting the Betsy Ross Flag. <br /> 9.4 Wildlife Trail Road Status. Uparades, and Maintenance Request <br /> Mr. Gorr stated Mr. Mike Czech from Wildlife Trail has requested the City's <br /> assistance with snow removal on the private road. Mr. Gorr stated he believes <br /> Wildlife Trail meets the City's Rustic Road standards. <br /> Mr. Czech gave an overview of an email he sent to Mr. Gorr and Ms. Duus <br /> regarding the Minnesota State statutes on snow plowing and the conditions of <br /> the road. Mr. Czech stated the prior concerns with plowing and/or adoption of <br /> Wildlife Trail were liability, setting a precedent for other private roads, quality of <br /> the road, and tax base if adopted. Mr. Czech is asking the Council to consider <br /> plowing even if the City does not want to adopt Wildlife Trail as a City street. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the advantages and disadvantages of adopting <br /> Wildlife Trail as a City Street, as well as, upgrades and maintenance. Council <br /> Members Swanson, Seils and Pederson agree that the City should start the <br /> process in adopting Wildlife Trail as a City road. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON MOVED TO START THE PROCESS TO <br /> ADOPT WILDLIFE TRAIL AS A CITY STREET BASED ON LEGAL ADVICE. <br /> SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />