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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 He stated that this project was planned for in the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan with an estimated cost of $75,000. He explained that staff is recommending that the new shelter be slightly larger to accommodate six picnic tables with a larger concrete pad area to minimize the mud around the hand -pump well and have electricity and lighting. He reported that staff has provided options for a new picnic shelter with estimated costs ranging from $61,000 to $82,000. He stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed this proposal and recommends the midlevel polygon steel shade structure. The Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager stated that this project would not able to be done this year, so he would plan to get it done by spring 2021. He noted that several years ago there was $500,000 planned to build a full facility shelter here, similar to the upper shelter, but after going through the Parks Master Plan process, it was decided to simply upgrade the same type of open-air shelter. Montour stated that he agrees with the Parks & Rec Commission's recommendation and wants to move forward with this plan. McGraw asked if there would be lighting added. The Parks & Rec/Commmunity Services Manager stated that lighting would be added. Torkelson asked if new picnic tables were included in the price. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager reported that new tables were not included in this price. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2020-9-121— APPROVE ANEWMIDLEVELPOLIGONSTEEL 16' x 34' SHADE STRUCTURE AND APPROVING STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH SOLICITING BIDS FOR THE SPOONER PARK LOWER SHELTER PROJECT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torkelson/Fischer/McGraw/Montour Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2020 DEER CONTROL PROGRAM The City Administrator explained that for many years the City has maintained a deer management program involving the periodic removal of deer. He stated that he spoke with a representative from the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB) and their deadlines have passed, but they would be willing to add one Little Canada area to their list of hunt locations. He suggested a limit of 10 deer if a hunt is conducted. He explained that the MBRB recommends using sharp -shooters in Little Canada due to the limited hunting area, and there are very high standards for their hunters and strict rules. He stated that in past years the City has also issued permits to a few private property owners to hunt on their land. Since both the Heinel and Sculley properties are currently listed for sale, he recommends not including those areas if a special hunt is authorized. M