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F) PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE SORENSEN & BREDTHAUER - Scott Sorensen stated that they are working on the bridge on Skypark Road. They are driving in the piling and have to find an extension. He state that there may be a change order coming on this. The sign crews are getting up new signs and have replaced 60 signs in the last week they are making progress and moving in the right direction. They are getting ready for snow and have the salt/sand ready. Bring on winter! Bredthauer noted that there has been a lot of construction on Buffalo Road in Amick Acres and there is concern on a culvert because it could be compromised because of the excess traffic. Tim Baxter was very pleased with the safety route and what has been accomplished. There are just 2 areas that need addressed and then they will come back to the board. She also noted that there some issues with the sign department they have 14 extra signs in the inventory that are not necessary. They need to do an inventory of the signs. They are addressing the gravel specks and they have assessed the motor graders for the trade in value. The axels on the gooseneck trailer have gone out and they are unable to get new ones so they are working to repair it. Melissa has the quarterly reports done and is working on how to enter the miles on the vehicles so they can keep track if they need to be replaced. There was discussion on the CAD system licenses and if they want the license for the Road Department. Dough Drudik will talk to Scott Peters and Steve to see where the dollars for the licensing will be paid. It was not used in the past by the Road Department. Lancaster stated it is a different set up now. 8. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING KENO GRANT FUNDING FOR GRAND THEATER — Lancaster stated she put this back on the agenda. Kim Dugan stated there is currently $945,000 as of September 30th but there several expenditures that have not been paid. She suggested waiting until March before they do the transfer back to the general fund to see what the balance is. They will transfer $359,000 to general. There should be adequate dollars available for community betterment. Richardson stated that she loves the Grand Theater but what happens to the other clubs and organizations that come and ask for the same amount. How would you choose one over the other? Lancaster said we are not required to fund these. She said that Stacey Ruzicka ask if the board wanted to continue to fund the nonprofits. They have made the decision each 6