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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JANUARY 27, 2021 <br />PRESENTATION: LITTLE CANADA RECREATION ASSOCIATION DONATION <br />The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager introduced Jon Joriman, President of the Little <br />Canada Recreation Association (LCRA). Mr. Joriman stated that one of their members came to <br />the Board with a suggestion to fund new rink boards at Fire Barns rink and they were excited to <br />do that. He presented a check to the City for $101,660.46 and stated this was the largest donation <br />the LCRA has ever gave. Keis thanked the LCRA and stated that this organization has been <br />around for a long time and has done so much for the community. <br />McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2021-1-2—ACCEPTINGA DONATION OF $101,660.46 FROM <br />THE LITTLE CANADA RECREATION ASSOCIATION FOR THE NEW RINK <br />BOARDS A T FIRE BARNS RINK <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. <br />Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller <br />Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-1-13 — APPR O VING THE CONSENT A GENDA WHICH <br />CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. <br />• Approval of the Vouchers <br />• Approve Ordinance 850, Adopting the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code and <br />Authorize Summary Publication of the Ordinance <br />• Approve Purchase of 2021 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. <br />Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller <br />Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. <br />PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT MOBILE AND PORTABLE RADIOS FOR LITTLE <br />CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT <br />Fire Chief Smiley explained that in 2004, Ramsey County replaced their aging radio system with <br />a new digital 80OMHZ system, and purchased the radios for all of the fire departments with <br />Federal grant funds. He noted that these radios reached the end of their life in 2015 and the <br />manufacturer started discontinuing replacement parts. He stated they were able to continue using <br />the radios for another five years, but they have had several break and malfunction now and cannot <br />repair them anymore. He stated that the replacement radios are in the 2021 General Capital <br />Improvement Fund Budget and the radios are one of the most important pieces of equipment that <br />2 <br />