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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 27, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-10-126 — APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING.- * Approval of the Vouchers • Approve a Temporary Liquor License for St. John's Church on November 21, 2021 • Approve a Temporary Gambling Application for Exempt Permit for St. John's Church on November 21, 2021 • Receive 3rd Quarter 2021 Financial Report The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. GATEWAY SIGNAGE TASK FORCE The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager stated that tonight staff is looking for the Council to appoint a Council member to the Gateway Signage Task Force. He explained that "Enhancing Identity and Empowering Community" was one of the four strategic directions included in the City's 2019 Strategic Plan. He stated that one of the strategic initiatives related to this direction was to consider updating Little Canada's gateway signs that are located in multiple entry points to the city to enhance the community's identity. He stated that staff is recommending that a task force of key stakeholders including representatives from various boards and commissions be established to consider options and discuss recommendations for improvements to the City's existing `Welcome to Historic Little Canada' signs. In addition to reviewing other community gateway signs and considering potential designs, the task force will discuss the current locations of signs and if additional locations should be considered. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager stated that it is anticipated that a time commitment of 1-2 hours a month over the next six months will be required of each member once the task force has been formed. Keis asked if anyone would like to volunteer to be on this task force. Torkelson stated that he is interested and would like to be appointed. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-10-127 — APPOINTING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIAN TORKELSON TO THE GA TE WA Y SIGNA GE TASK FORCE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. 2022 RAMSEY COUNTY SCORE GRANT APPLICATION The Finance Director explained that the City of Little Canada receives SCORE funding from Ramsey County Public Health that is used to support our waste reduction and recycling -related activities/services in Little Canada. The 2022 Municipal SCORE Grant available for Little Canada is $31,721.00. 5