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MINUTES OF THE ' ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • Monday,October 28,2013 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR 2014 NAVARRE STREET LIGHT AND SIDEWALK PROJECT, Continued) Struve stated they can look at that,but it would be his recommendation that all the wiring be replaced based on what was observed by Staff. McMillan asked whether the Council wants to have the bid break out the wiring east of County Road 19. Struve stated he would still anticipate approximately 50 percent of the wiring to the west needing to be replaced based on what Spring Park has tested. Struve noted the wiring issues experienced by Spring Park have been found in different sections. Struve indicated they will break that cost out for the Council. Bremer asked how much it would cost to replace all the sidewalks. Struve stated both the short and long-term repairs were approximately five percent of the total sidewalk costs in that area. Struve stated Staff is showing only about 10 percent of the sidewalk that is in the area and that it would be significantly higher if all of it was done. Anderson asked whether the grant was for the sidewalk replacement. Struve indicated the grant is through Hennepin County's sidewalk participation grant and that 25 percent of the overall costs will be offset,which are not reflected in the numbers presented tonight. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Anderson noted a wonderful dedication for the Eagle Project was held tonight. Printup commented it is a great memorial and that he would like to thank Thomas Longe for undertaking the work as part of his Eagle Project. Levang thanked Council Member Printup for speaking with Thomas Longe and encouraging him to consider doing the project. Levang stated both the new memorial and the World War I memorial look very nice. McMillan noted she attended the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Heroes event and that they had a good turnout. Mayor Liz Weir received an award for her work with the different watershed districts. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 10. YEAR-TO-DATE GENERAL FUND BUDGET INFORMATION Olson noted the third quarter has just ended. Taxes represent 54 percent of the budget and they are projected to be at 100 percent by the end of the year and possibly slightly above the City's projected number. Licenses and permits will also be slightly over 100 percent for the year. Other governmental revenue will be over 100 percent,which is a result of additional police state aid that was received this year. Page 10 of 14