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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 2021 construction, and equipping of a new senior healthcare and housing facility, including approximately 48 skilled nursing beds, 16 transitional skilled nursing beds, 35 independent apartment units, 36 assisted living apartment units, 14 memory care apartment units, and 12 care suite apartment units, to be located at 1534 County Road C East in the City of Maplewood. He stated that if the City Council is willing to act as a conduit issuer, the City must adopt a resolution at its February 24th meeting that calls for that public hearing. The resolution authorizes the City Administrator to set the actual date of the public hearing, currently anticipated for April 14, 2021. Following the public hearing, the City Council would consider a resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds. The City Administrator stated that it is expected that the City will receive an administrative fee of 1/ of 1 %, paid by the Borrower. He noted that the borrower is responsible for paying all costs of the transaction, and there will be no costs paid by the City. He stated that the other cities involved have all approved their participation, and Little Canada would receive a fee of about $16,000 for our participation. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-2-26 — APPROVE CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ONAPPR0VING THE ISSUANCE OF SENIOR HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE REVENUE NOTES TO FINANCE A PROJECT BY NEW HARMONY CARE CENTER INC. AND A UTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2021 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Eric Seaburg, Project Manager with Bolton & Menk, explained that on January 13, 2021, the Council directed the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for street improvements on Greenbrier Circle and Old County Road C (from County Road C to Ruth Street). He stated the estimated overall project cost for Greenbrier Circle is $504,332, and the estimated overall project cost for Old County Road C is $623,484. He explained that the proposed improvements consist of reconstructing both roadways and the addition of concrete curb and gutter. Other improvements include excavating water main appurtenances (gate valves, tees and hydrants) to replace bolts, sanitary sewer manhole adjustments and infiltration and inflow repairs, storm sewer improvements and possible addition of rain gardens. Mr. Seaburg noted that the street improvements will be funded through the City's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund and special assessments. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-2-2 7 — APPR O VING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICA TIONS, AND A UTHORIZE AD VER TISING FOR BIDS FOR STREET IMPRO VEMENT 5