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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2021 The Finance Director explained that the CIP is a planning document intended to provide an estimate of capital needs and funding, and is a way to balance the amount of capital spending on an annual basis. She stated this creates consistency in capital funding and a more predictable demand on staff resources. She noted that in previous years, the City had adopted a 5-year CIP, but in order to better assess the long-term capital investments in public facilities and infrastructure, we are transitioning to a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan beginning in 2022. She explained this will also enable staff to identify potential funding shortfalls in future years and plan for alternative funding sources as needed. She noted the 2022 projects in the CIP will be included in the 2022 Annual Budget that Council adopts in December. She stated that while this is a ten-year plan, projects can be changed, accelerated if funds become available, or delayed if other projects become a priority. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Manager explained that the city was hit hard by the Emerald Ash Borer, and the majority of the trees at Pioneer Park and Spooner Park are ash trees and will need to be removed. He stated there will be ongoing expenses going forward for treatment, tree removal and replacement to deal with this. He stated that there are significant park improvement projects moving forward for Rondeau Park, and the plan is to use the ARPA funds for this project. He stated that improvements for Pioneer Park will be started next year, like trail lighting and adding the water line for the future water feature. He explained that the play node is planned for replacement in 2023. The Finance Director reviewed the plans for facility improvements, and noted that some things may be done in 2022 and 2023. She stated that in 2023 the roof at City Hall needs to be replaced, air quality issues and a vehicle exhaust system at the fire station, and then dealing with the water intrusion issues at City Hall in 2024. The Public Works Director explained that staff worked with Bolton & Menk to create a 15-year pavement management plan in order to help plan for street improvement projects and the costs associated with each of those. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-11-134 — ADOPT THE 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPRO VEMENT PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2022-2031 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. INSTALL FLASHING CROSSWALK SYSTEM AT LABORE ROAD TRAIL CROSSING The Public Works Director explained that earlier this year, city staff removed the flashing crosswalk system from the Eli and Desoto intersection near Little Canada Elementary School due to changing that intersection to a three-way stop. He stated the flashing crosswalk system that was previously installed at this intersection is currently in storage and available for use at another location. He reported that one of the possible pedestrian crossing locations that has been considered is the