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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 2020 improvements in Little Canada. She reviewed the different funds in the budget and what they are used for. The Public Works Director reported that street projects are in the Capital Improvement Plan, and in 2021, Greenbrier Circle, Old County Road C and the South Owasso railroad crossing are proposed as improvement projects. He reviewed the following years of streets that are proposed to be improved. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager reviewed the 2021 proposals for City Hall building improvements and maintenance and fire equipment. He noted that in 2022, the fire department is planning to replace the aerial truck and emergency management radios, and the grass rig in 2023. He stated that in 2021, the parks and recreation plans include an upgraded entrance at Gervais Mill Park, a new lower shelter and trail improvemeats.at Spooner Park, and trail and soccer field repairs at Pioneer Park. He reported that other' items include hiring a,{ consultant to help with a master plan for Pioneer Park, new entrance signs and interpretive signage at the parks. He noted that new woodchips at the Nadeau playground, buckthorn removal and a message center at Pioneer Park are also planned. He reviewed the 2022 parks and recreation capital plans. The Public Works Director reviewed planned public works equipment purchases and storm water projects in 2021 and 2022. Fischer asked why the price for the new radios for the fire department was $190,000. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager stated that it is for a full radio replacement and they are very expensive. He noted that the current radios are not reliable so the fire department is anxious to replace these as soon as possible. Torkelson asked about the increased cost for the Gervais Mill entrance. The Parks & Rec/ Community Services Manager stated that the initial cost estimate was not accurate, and the City Engineer feels the $113,000 is more accurate for the amount of work needed. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2020-11-154 —ADOPT THE 2021-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANAS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Montour/Torkelson Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. FINAL CARES ACT FUNDING REPORT The City Administrator reported that the final report for the CARES Act funding that the City received is due in early December. He announced that Ramsey County will be doing a third round of business assistance grants and information is available on the county website.