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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. CONSENT AGENDA Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-9-102 —APPROVING THE CONSENT A GENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve 3-Year Service Agreement with North Suburban Access Corporation for 2022-2024 • Approve Partial Pay Request No. 2 to Albrecht Company for Firefighter Memorial The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. PIONEER PARK PHASE I MASTER PLAN FINAL PRESENTATION Maddie Dahlheimer, Bolton & Menk, stated that this is the final presentation for the Pioneer Park Master Plan after many discussions with the Council and Parks & Rec Commission. She explained that Phase I refers to the park property as is, and Phase II refers to potential improvements if the City ever acquires the parcel at the southwest corner. Josh Shields, Bolton & Menk, reviewed the recommended Phase 1 projects: a new playground node, trail lighting, accessibility upgrades, tree management plan and install bike racks. He noted that replacing the basketball hoops and the initial soccer field sand injection treatment has already been completed. He explained that staff is now looking for Council direction on developing construction plans and identifying the funds for the initial projects. Fischer asked what the initial projects are going to be. Mr. Shields stated they have provided recommendations, but final direction is needed from the Council. Ms. Dahlheimer explained that their recommendations were based on what got the most feedback and comments after talking to staff, Council and the community. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager stated that the play node, trail lighting and general park improvements are the recommended first projects. Keis stated that they have not had a chance to look through the Master Plan yet, so the Council will need to get that document so they can review it in detail and determine further questions. UPDATE ON PLAN FOR EMERALD ASH BORER TREATMENT The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager explained that in June, the Council discussed the infestation of Emerald Ash Borer throughout the city and approved the next steps to deal with this problem. He reported that 59 trees have now been treated at Spooner Park, Pioneer Park and a few at City Hall, and the treatment will be done every two years. He explained that about 62 trees have been determined to not be treatable and will need to be removed. He stated that the City was 2