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Session 1690, Minutes March 24, 1997 disadvantages are: I) it would take at least until 1999 before we could get the money. 2) the federal government will impose their standards - they would want a wider and taller bridge than what we would want to build, which would raise the costs a good deal higher. Could be looking at a $400,000-$500,000 bridge if we go with federal money. 3) If we make the temporary repairs, the bridge won't be rated poor enough to get the federal money. Responding to Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Ollendorff stated that the $275,000, without federal aid, is an estimate for rebuilding the bridge. We paid a consulting engineer about $3,000 to prepare the best estimate they could without totally designing the bridge. To design it and come up with a real cost estimate will cost $25,000 - which would be the next step. The $275,000 has been checked out with another engineer, including state and county people, and they believe that the estimate is reasonable. Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Ollendorff stated that the width of the bridge would be pretty much the same - two lanes plus a foot or two wider, but not much wider than what is already there now. Mr. Munkel moved that the City Manager proceed with this project with all haste and by whatever means are necessary. Mrs. Thompson seconded. Mr. Wagner commented that the Council would not sit still and let the City infrastructure come crumbling down. Judging from the mail, hundreds of people that use the bridge want the bridge open. Many of these people were out in the audience. Council, responsibly, has to say that we are going to get the bridge fixed with or without Overland, the railroad or the federal government. Responding to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Ollendorffsaid that he did not believe that Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) would be involved. He said that there were some utility pipes that would have to be repaired. Further responding to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Ollendorff said that since there was not a sewer or river system under the bridge, MSD could not involve themselves. Mrs. Thompson said that she understands that Overland has no interest, because of the one home involved. The railroad says they are done with it and University City can have it. Obviously, the burden is on University City. Mrs. Thompson agrees with Councilmember Wagner in moving on and rebuilding the bridge in the best interests of the community. Mayor Adams called citizens to the podium whom wished to speak on the 82nd Bridge Project. Mr. Tom Sadowski, 8027 Noel Ct., agreed with the direction that Mrs. Thompson questioning of the City Manager was heading. He and his neighbors were hearing conflicting information regarding the bridge and he wanted to come hear tonight to have the Council clarify the confusion surrounding the future plans for the bridge. He was glad to hear that the Council would support having the bridge rebuilt with or without the railroad or the City of Overland, but he had not heard anything yet tonight regarding the insurance settlement resulting from the truck accident. Mr. Ollendorff said that the trucking company will surrender the check to the City as settlement for the damage caused by the truck accident. Responding to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Ollendorff said that the check would only be for a few thousand dollars. He added that he was sure that the Railroad would give more than that, but he wasn't sure how much. Mr. Sadowski said that he and his neighbors had seen the bridge redecked a couple of times over the years, but obviously, the truck didn't do as much damage to it as they were led to believe. He concluded by stating that he and his neighbors needed and wanted the bridge opened. Ms. Genies Jordan, 7035 Melrose, wished to comment on the 82nd Street Bridge. Ms. Jordan said that it was an inconvenience to have the bridge closed. She was pleased to hear that Council was going to take action to have the bridge fixed. Her concern now was whom would own the bridge after the bridge is fixed.