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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2021 Sue Nelson, Canadian Days Committee, stated that they will coordinate the 5K race and have now contracted with Anderson Race Management, but they still need volunteers to help that day, so they are asking if the City Council or staff would help. Keis, Fischer, Torkelson and McGraw stated they would volunteer. Ms. Parsons stated they are not partial to one or two nights of fireworks, but they would love to have two nights this year. The City Clerk explained the information she received from fireworks vendor, RESPyro, about pricing firework shows. Fischer stated he wants to preserve the great finale whether it's one or two nights. Keis recommended $10,000 over one night, and pointed out that this extra funding is just for this year since they were canceled last year. Torkelson stated he would be willing to spend up to $15,000 over two nights, but wants to make sure the finales are still high intensity, and the Canadian Days Committee can decide how many nights of fireworks. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-4-55 — APPROVE SPENDING UP TO $15, 000 FOR FIREWORKS ON ONE OR TWO NIGHTS, ENSURING A HIGH INTENSITY FINALE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. AWARD BID FOR PIONEER PARK PHASE I MASTER PLAN The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager explained that on April 14, 2021, the City Council authorized staff to publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services for the Phase I of the Pioneer Park Master Plan. He noted the deadline to submit the proposals was Friday, April 23. He reported that the consulting firms that submitted a proposal were Bolton & Menk, ISG, MSA, and WSB. He stated that of the four, two of the RFP's emerged as the top two proposals. Both proposals from Bolton & Menk and ISG were impressive and staff feels that either consulting firm could provide the requested services. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager stated that ISG' S not -to -exceed fee was $19,400 and Bolton & Menk's was $14,000. He noted that the 2021 budget includes funds for consulting services in the General Capital Improvement Fund. Torkelson asked if the other two proposals were not selected because of price or because they did not meet our needs. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager stated it was both reasons. He noted that one was priced high, but the reason was more due to the other two hitting all of our needs.