11-10-2020 City Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 4 of 7 ----------------------------- 9.1 Wildlife Trail Update Mr. Houle stated after the October meeting, as suggested by the City Attorney, Widseth has reviewed publicly available information and confirmed that the Plat has been recorded, and the Plat includes Right-of-Way(RNV)dedicated to the Public. Also suggested by the City Attorney, Widseth is spot checking the field location of the R/W versus the edge of the road. The field survey indicated that there is at least one location where the existing road does cut close to or is slightly off the R/W. Widseth suggests that in such a situation where there is not enough room befinreen the edge of the road and the R/W for drainage or other public purposes the property owners be informed that the road needs to be relocated within the R/W with City observation, or new R/W obtained, before the City accepts the road. There are finro options: 1) physically relocate the road within the R/W which would have to wait until spring and 2)work with property owner at corner and obtain the description and permanent easement. Mr. Mike Czech was present to discuss the options with the Council and staff. Consensus of the Council is to have Public Works, Widseth and the property owners explore the finro different options and get estimates for cost. Mr. Houle stated that he suggests the City hold off on plowing the road until it is a City street, per the attorney advise. Mr. Gorr stated if the Council chooses, the Public Works Department does not have an issue with plowing. Council Member Pederson asked Mr. Czech if their intention is for the City to start plowing immediately. Council Member Pederson would like an agreement drawn up regarding snowplowing and intent to take over the road as a City street. The consensus of the Council is that winter maintenance be taken over by the City's Public Works staff. 9.2 Joint Road Proiect Reauest for Proposal (RFP) Mr. Houle stated a RFP is being issued to select a Consultant to perform a Study on possible upgrades to the combination of Bushmann Road, Ackerson Road, Nelson Road and Wild Acres Road. The RFP for this study state also includes identifying potential funding assistance sources. The draft schedule at this point is to select a consultant mid-December 2020, engage them in January 2021, and to have the Study completed no later than October 2021. Discussion ensued regarding cost of the Study, possible cost of the project, obstacles with this project and benefits of Cooperative Effort. 10. Administration The following items were received by Council. • October 8, 2020 draft Park Commission notes • October 20, 2020 draft EDC Minutes • October 20, 2020 HRA Minutes