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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 10, 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2020 The Finance Director explained that staff is requesting the Council amend the 2020 General Fund budget for activity that was not included in the 2020 Budget. She stated that the City is required by State Statute to pay the Fire Relief Association for all of the payments received by the City from the State of Minnesota for the Fire Relief Aid. She explained that the City budgeted $55,000 for Fire Relief Aid, but received $64,133 so staff recommends increasing the revenue and expenditure account by $ 9,13 3 . The Finance Director reported that the City received $782,484 in Federal CARES Act funds in 2020 to be used to deal with the financial impacts of COVID-19. She explained now that the City has met the expenditure requirements of these funds, a budget adjustment is proposed to demonstrate the use of these funds. The revenue budget adjustment of $782,484 is for the CARES Act funds received, and there is an expenditure budget adjustment of $111,437. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-3-30 — APPROVE AMENDING THE 2020 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVENUES BY $791,617AND EXPENDITURES BY $120,570 TO RECOGNIZE REVENUES THAT WERE RECEIVED OVER THE ORIGINAL BUDGET AMOUNTS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. AWARD BID FOR A NEW SPOONER PARK LOWER SHELTER The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manger reported that the lower shelter is rented to the community and is need of replacing and enhancing. He stated that it was planned for replacement in 2020 and the Council approved the project but there was a 12-16 week lead time for shelters, so staff opted to hold off until early 2021. He explained that the new shelter will be larger and will be a much -needed improvement to the park system. He stated that along with the purchase of the new shelter, a contractor will need to remove the existing shelter and concrete pad, do site grading and preparation, install the shelter and the electrical and lighting. He stated that three quotes were received for the shelters, but staff was unable to get more than two quotes for the site work. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2021-3-31 —APPROVE THE PURCHASE OFA STEELWORX GABLE SHELTER FROM ST. CROIX RECREATION FOR $291317. 00 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 3