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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2021 done with their work. He stated that $35,000 has been budgeted for this work in the 2021 Infrastructure Fund of the Capital Improvement Plan, but there are savings from the street reconstruction projects that can cover the additional cost. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-4-58 — APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH CP RAIL FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SOUTH OWASSO RAILROAD CROSSING AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $3 7,844.05 PLUS ADDITIONAL COSTS OF WORK D ONE BY THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPRAISAL OF 60 LITTLE CANADA ROAD EAST The City Administrator stated that the property owner of 60 Little Canada Road East wants to sell his house and has contacted the City since this property is adjacent to Veteran's Memorial Park and the City has considered purchasing it in the past. He explained that the initial plan for this area did not include 56 or 60 Little Canada Road since there was little benefit to that plan from acquiring these two properties, but ultimately 56 was purchased in 2015 due to blight. He explained the Council opted not to buy 60 in 2003 due to the cost. Keis stated this property appears to be deteriorating and is next to the railroad tracks so he would support the city buying it to make the whole area look nice. McGraw noted that the assessor should make sure to be there when a train goes by and noted that is an important point of the appraisal since the trains go by at least three to four times a day. Torkelson asked what the intended use is for this property. The City Administrator stated that none of the past park or trail plans included 56 or 60 Little Canada Road which are the last two parcels before the railroad tracks. Torkelson asked if the topography would allow people to use this land. The Public Works Director stated it definitely slopes down towards the lake but is not extremely steep. Miller stated it seems to make sense to at least get the appraisal. Fischer and Torkelson agreed. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 02l -4-59 — APPR O VE HA VING AN APPRAISAL DONE OF 60 LITTLE CANADA ROAD EAST The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 7