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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 1990 Page 7 Council Business. continued Bids will be solicited for the steel building, masonry and carpentry work, sprinkler, heating, electrical, insulating, dry wall, and paint, Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Rebelein, to AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITING OF BIDS FOR THE PROPOSED COLD STORAGE FACILITY, USING THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried, Proper reported that Ramsey County Parks Department is requesting license agreement approval to construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge at the end of Mississippi Street. The bridge would provide a northern entrance into Long Lake Regional Park across Rice Creek. The plans show a 10 foot wide bridge located slightly north of the projected centerline of Mississippi Street. The project includes plantings and landscaping, extensive rip rap on the creek banks and pathways. Staff proposes installing a more permanent cul-de-sac at the end of Mississippi Street to improve appearance and correct drainage problems. The work would be coordinated with the bridge project. Williams noted the parking concerns expressed by Mr. Schilling, 1187 Mississippi, and asked the feasibility of limiting parking to one side. Rebelein feels that the area should be monitored before a restriction is imposed. Williams requested that parking and litter pick-up responsibilities be addressed. Staff and Ken Simons, Ramsey County Parks, will address these concerns. Benke said cor-ten steel, the proposed bridge material, has become less desirable within the industry and asked if wooden trusses would be an alternative. Simons was unaware of cor-ten steel's negative use and, because the budget is limited, cor-ten steel is attractive as an affordable material. Benke asked the County to investigate cor-ten steel. Larson asked if three or four wheeled vehicles would be prohibited. Simons said a steel retractable post is mounted on the bridge for maintenance and emergency vehicle access. The post will be locked in an up-right pOSition and should keep motorized vehicles off the bridge. Gunderman noted staff and Park Board's excellent track record in handling park issues and is confident they will be addressed appropriately. Motion by Rebelein, seconded by Williams, to APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ON MISSISSIPPI STREET OVER RICE CREEK. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Cold Storage Facility Report 90-265 Mississippi St. Bridge License Report 90-266