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City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2014 Page 9 of 16 part of the design as the bridge is fairly wide and a truss of this nature would not do well. They have discussed ways of integrating a truss into the bridge, instead of putting a decoration on top, but at this point, they have not included it in the design. Council member Loo addressed the cost of the bridge design and stated her understanding that most of the Options for the design of the bridge could be done for $3.6 Million. Public Works Director Kowar explained the range between A to D would cost the City an additional $150,000 to $200,000 Council member Loo inquired whether the City has funds to cover any overages in the project. City Manager Fleming stated the overage could be incorporated into the Capital Projects Budget. Public Works Director Kowar stated reimbursement for eligible costs would occur in late 2015 or early 2016. Council member Loo supported the hand painted stone work, Option C -1, and 4 -foot shoulder. Mayor Muckle inquired about the maintenance of the stained stones and the Corten steel railing. Mr. Nemovitz explained the Corten steel railing would not require maintenance unless it is vandalized. The formliner would require re- staining every 10 to15 years. Ms. Meier explained a dark stained formliner has a tendency to fade over time, but if it were vandalized, it could be sandblasted and re- stained. Council member Loo voiced her concern over vandalism and graffiti. Mr. Nemovitz explained a formliner design would deter vandalism. Generally vandalism occurs on a flatter surface, but a formliner can be stained and an anti - graffiti coating can be added to provide a backup approach to graffiti. Council member Loo asked Parks and Recreation Director Stevens if he had a preference on the color of the stonework. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stated his preference would be for a natural finish. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton supported Option A, which would return a simple rural entry into the City. He did not support decorative features and noted they are not structural features. He felt a simpler design would be better and is most likely to be fully funded. Mayor Muckle agreed the Council is not prepared to have the trail discussion this evening. He asked if there was an element of engineering or design to incorporate a trail into the bridge design. Public Works Director Kowar felt there was enough room under the bridge to accommodate a trail in the future. He noted any improvements beyond the right of way would trigger an environmental study by the FHWA and CDOT and delay the project one to two years.