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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 10, 2021 PRESENTATION — METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN VENTO Susan Vento stated that Little Canada will play an active role in the planning for the BRT (bus rapid transit) on Rice Street. She stated that civic leaders play a crucial role in these types of transit projects, and community engagement is very important. She encouraged people to use the state's COVID vaccine website to schedule appointments Torkelson stated that a Humphrey Institute graduate student did a thesis paper on transit inequity and suggested that the Metropolitan Council look at this and consider some of the suggestions in it. Ms. Vento stated that the equity piece is so important for safety and security with transit. CONSENT AGENDA Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-3-29 — APPRO VING THE CONSENT A GENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve Partial Pay No. 6 to OMG Midwest for Allen Avenue Improvement Project #2020-01 • Approve a Temporary Liquor License for St. John's School Auction on April 30, 2021 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. 4TH QUARTER 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT The Finance Director reviewed where the General Fund revenues come from. She explained that 75% of the revenues come from property taxes, and the remaining 25% is from things such as licenses, permits, interest and charges for services. She explained that the City received CARES Act funds and were able to give out $60,000 in grants to local businesses. She noted that 96.69% of the budget was spent in 2020, which was the lowest level spent in five years, which was due to the pandemic. The Finance Director explained the components of the General Fund Balance, and the Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds, along with two other special funds and revenues that were received in 2020. Fischer stated that our police and fire services come in at 54% and is wondering if that is high compared to other cities our size. The Finance Director stated that the police services are a little high compared to other cities, but noted that she has not looked at the comparison numbers for a while but will do that. 2