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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 12, 2015 QUIET ZONE BONDING AGREEMENT REVISIONS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT The City Administrator reported that the Council previously approved an agreement with the State that provides for the receipt of grant funds provided by the Legislature in 2014 for the upgrade to the City's six at -grade railroad crossings which is necessary to implement a Quiet Zone. The City was granted $1,250,000 of bond funds by the Legislature to implement these improvements. The Administrator reported that MN DOT, as the oversight agency, has made a number of revisions to the previous draft of the agreement, which triggers a revised grant agreement. MN DOT has also requested a resolution addressing several new requirements. These include a reference to the State Statute which gives the Council the authority to enter into the agreement with MN DOT and the Railroad; a commitment of local funds to fully fund the project; a statement that the City will fund any maintenance requirements over the 20 -year bond period if the Railroad does not perform the maintenance; that the City's insurance meets applicable requirements; and that the city will cover any costs that exceed the amount of funds provided by the State to complete the project. The Administrator reported that it is his understanding that the Railroad will move forward with some of the work this fall with completion in the spring and implementation of the Quiet Zone shortly thereafter. The Administrator also indicated that there will be an amended agreement with the Railroad presented to the Council at an upcoming meeting. He noted that based on the initial agreement with the Railroad, the Railroad began the design work necessary which allowed them to identify the needed equipment and materials and place that order. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-8-159 — AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA BY THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The Parks & Recreation Director reported that Boy Scout Cory Huot has proposed to construct a pergola over the picnic table in Veteran's Memorial Park as part of earning his Eagle Scout designation. The Parks & Recreation Commission has reviewed and approved this proposed project and has recommended that the City contribute $500 toward the cost of materials. Huot has indicated that he estimates the cost of the 5