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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 $12,040.17. Montour asked if staff has asked the Fire Department if they have any COVID-19 expenses. The Finance Director stated that they have had about $800 in expenses so far, and may have some additional costs coming up. Montour noted that they also staffed another fire station during the period of unrest and maybe those expenses could be counted also. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2020-9-111—AUTHORIZING THE CARES ACT EXPENSES TO BE SUBMITTED ON THE IST EXPENDITURE REPORT IN THE AMO UNT OF $12,040.17 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torlcelson/Fischer/McGraw/Montour Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK UPGRADES The Public Works Director explained that controlling weeds that grow in the sand joints of the paver sections of Veterans Memorial Park is an ongoing maintenance concern that takes up staff time and can be costly if weed control spray is used. He stated that an alternative to sand joints is a product called polymeric sand that sand sets up similar to concrete when it is placed, which limits weed and moss growth considerably. He noted that the drawback to placing polymeric sand at Veterans Memorial Park is the difficulty in removing it when replacing pavers, but since very few pavers are being sold now, replacing an occasional paver would be manageable. He reported that quotes were obtained from two companies for the work; Peterson Companies quoted $6,100 and Southview Design quoted $5,931.91. He noted that Southview also offered to repair a section of pavers that has fallen out of place for an additional $764.06. The Public Works Director explained that the original bubbler system was cheap and problematic, and staff has been researching ways to install a higher quality system that only requires one pump and one electrical outlet. He stated the main cost will be in forming one basin to serve all of the bubblers, along with decorative rock and a faux rock to hide an access hatch. The total project cost should be around $5,000 depending on the type of basin selected. The Public Works Director stated there are a few options for funding these projects; the Veterans Memorial Fund currently has $2,700 available; the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Fund; the Parks and Recreation Operating Fund; or using a portion of the $15,000 Council contingency fund. He explained that staff recommends awarding the polymeric sand project to Southview Design in the amount of $6,695.97 and authorizing additional funds for the repair of the bubblers so that they can be ready right away in the spring. He noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission voted in favor of proceeding with these upgrades and authorized the use of the $2,700 from the Veterans Memorial Fund to help cover the cost. .19