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City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2014 Page 8 of 24 Council member Keany reported the Grain Elevator is completely cleaned -up. South Street Gateway Underpass: Staff expects design /permitting to be complete in 2014 and constructed in 2015. Since BNSF /Structural is the critical path, staff submitted 60% design /100% structural to BNSF while still working through the remaining roadway / urban design comments. Adkins was selected for final design and Council approved conceptual design on July 16, 2013. BNSF design approval expected in 2014. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Mayor Muckle asked if staff anticipates BNSF approval of the design in 2014. Deputy City Manager Balser stated Adkins is working with BNSF to .get their approval. City Manager Fleming noted one of the reasons Adkins was selected was they have a representative who used to work for BNSF and still has some connections with the railroad. CIP Manager Trettin noted BNSF is also dealing with flood issues and they are trying to prioritize their projects. Golf Course Reconstruction: City Council approved a design /build contract with Landscapes Unlimited in February of 2014. Contract includes reconstruction, mitigation, and additional capital improvements. Work expedited for seeding in July 2014 will enable course to reopen in spring of 2015. The Guaranteed Maximum Price is approximately $5,150,000. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Mayor Muckle noted residents have expressed a desire to walk on the golf course. He asked if there is any way to section off certain areas during the various phases of reconstruction. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens reported on a meeting where the City Attorney, City Manager, Parks Division and Police Department met to discuss enforcement. At this time the golf course is not posted or fenced, but signage will be installed throughout the phasing process to indicate the closure of the course. The Police Department will encourage the public it is in their best interest to stay off the golf course during the reconstruction process. Staff will also meet with the neighboring property owners and there is an Open House on Thursday at 5:00 p.m., which will provide information to the public. Council member Stolzmann asked when the signs were posted. City Manager Fleming stated the signs will not be posted until the reconstruction begins. He explained keeping people off the golf course is a matter of public safety and liability and the Police Department will be issuing warnings and summons. Parks and Recreation Director Steven noted signage will be posted at the Coal Creek Trail once the reconstruction