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November 24, 2015 Page 3 of 7 protection berm, native plants and habitat restoration in addition to removal of contaminated sediment. He discussed the project benefits further with the Council along with the tentative construction schedule. He described Option A and Option B and encouraged the City to consider the abandonment of the two youth baseball fields in Hansen Park. He explained that the RCWD would provide substantial funding ($345,000) to put towards a new lighted adult field in the NBE, in addition to assisting with the rebuilding of the two youth fields. He discussed how youth baseball would be impacted for two years while the fields are disturbed and relocated. The expenses for Option A and Option B were reviewed. He requested comments and questions from the Council regarding the watershed districts plans. Councilmember Jacobsen asked how dewatering would occur. Mr. Axel explained final plans were not complete. He anticipated dewatering plans would be submitted by contractors when they submit an RFP. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if there was another location to store material other than the youth ballfields. Mr. Axel commented the youth ballfields were the largest open space available within the park Another option would be to store the material in numerous piles through the park. However, this was not the favored option. Councilmember Jacobsen inquired if the outlot pond at the end of 6t" Street would be going away. Mr. Axel commented this pond would be excavated down and would remain in place with open water. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the watershed district for working with the City to address the flooding concerns at Hansen Park. Councilmember Strub questioned how the City would adjust to the shift in ballfields through the proposed project Parks and Recreation Director Brueur explained the key to this project would be to build a new field within NBE. The timeline for field construction was reviewed f ether. It was noted the school district has been contacted for youth field utilization in 2017 and 2018. Councilmember Strub requested fiuther information on the iron -enhanced sand filter educational opportunities. Mr. Axel commented the watershed district had personnel on staff that would be able to assist with educating the public on the feature and could provide public and school tours of the amenity. Councilmember Burg expressed concern with the long term sand filter. She asked how the project costs would be impacted if there was a short or warm winter in 2016. Mr. Axel explained the iron -enhanced sand filter will be maintained by the watershed district indefinitely. He noted the City would be responsible for the dam due to the fact the City has a 24-hour public works staff. He provided firrther comment on how project contingencies would be managed by the watershed district. He was confident that the project could be completed in one year. Councilmember Bauman appreciated the watershed districts commitment to addressing the local water quality. She provided further comment on the long-term benefits of the proposed project She fully supported the project. Mayor Jacobsen thanked the watershed district for their assistance with addressing the flooding concerns at Hansen Park. He appreciated the forward thinking of RCWD and their staff. Mr. Axel questioned if the Council supported the RCWS proceeding with Option A or Option B. Councilmember Strub recommended the Council support Option B. The Council was in agreement. Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Signs Annual Health &F� 1. Approve the use of temporary signs to promote Annual Health & Fitness Expo. 2. CenturyLink Cable 2. Consider Approving the CenturyLink Cable Franchise Ordinance, the Indemnity Ordinance, Indemnity Agr. &Res. App. Agreement and a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of the Ordinance. sum. Pub. of Ord. 3. Consideration of a Resolution extending Preliminary Plat approval granted via 3. Res. Ext. Pre Plat via Res. 15-017 for Resolution 15-017 for Wayne Eck, 1321 & 1333 12" AVE NW. Wayne Eck, 1321 & 1333 12`h AVE NW. 4. Consideration of a Resolution accepting a donation from the New Brighton's 4. Res. donation N13 Lion's Club. Lion's Club.