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i City Council Minutes June 7, 2016 Page 3 of 7 ----------------------------- 8. Police 9. Public Works 9.1.A. Bike/Walking Path on West Sibley Street Dan Ronning addressed the Council with the Park Commission's request to expand the 2016 resurfacing project of West Sibley Street to include a bike/walking path. Mr. Ronning noted that in the City's Downtown Plan, West Sibley Street was given a walkability rate of very poor and this Street is often used by bikers and walkers. He stated that there is a sincere concern that if this path is not constructed this year, it could be another 10-15 years before it would be constructed. Council discussion ensued as to City right-of way issues, mailbox and fire hydrant concerns, separation between the path and West Sibley Street, and the added cost that this request would entail. Council Member Akerson was not in favor of this request due to the tight budget constraints the City is under this year and next year. Mayor Sjoblad stated that the West Sibley Street project is an overlay only project because that cost is available in the City's 2016 budget. 9.1.B. Water Fountain Donation for Trailside Park Dan Ronning informed the Council that St. Croix Recreation would like to donate a water fountain to the City. The Park Commission's recommendation is to place this fountain in Trailside Park. Mayor Sjoblad questioned if there were any stipulations in accepting this donation. Mr. Ronning noted that there are no plans as of yet as to placement of the fountain in the Park. MAYOR SJOBLAD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE WATER FOUNTAIN DONATION FROM ST. CROIX RECREATION TO BE PLACED IN TRAILSIDE PARK AFTER THE TRAILSIDE PARK MASTER PLAN CONCEPT HAS BEEN DECIDED. COUNCIL MEMBER KARR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 9.2. Crow Wing SWCD Maintenance Agreement MAYOR SJOBLAD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CROW WING SWCD \.. COMMUNITY RUNOFF MINI-GRANT PROGRAM MAINTENANCE