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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2022 PURCHASE NEW PARK ENTRANCE SIGNS The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that new park entrance signs have been scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for replacement for the last two years. He explained that the plastic sign materials have been very difficult to get due to supply chain issues and the project has been moved forward each year until the sign company could get materials. He stated that staff has been working with a local sign company on a design for the new signs. He explained the current signs are made of wood and need to be replaced, and one is missing due to vandalism. He noted that since wood signs require additional maintenance and have a shorter lifespan, staff would like to install low maintenance signs moving forward. He stated once the signs are completed, city staff will do the work removing the existing signs and installing the new signs. He explained that the new signs will cost $23,120 from Vacker Sign and $33,250 has been budgeted for the new signs. He noted that other supplies will be needed for the installation, but it will stay within the total budgeted amount. Keis asked if new city entrance signs are in the budget. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director explained that a subcommittee was formed to decide on new city entrance signs, and then determine how much will need to be budgeted. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2022-3-36—APPROVE THEPURCHASE OFNEWPARK ENTRANCE SIGNS FROM VACKER SIGN FOR $231120 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. GERVAIS MILL PARK IMPROVEMENTS The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director explained that in 2021, the City was awarded $97,000 in grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Gervais Mill Park along Noel Drive. He stated this project previously received quotes in 2020 which were higher than expected and led to seeking additional funding opportunities. He stated that staff and Bolton & Menk are working on finalizing the grant agreement and would like to get the project out to bid as soon as the agreement is executed. He reported that $135,500 has been budgeted for in the General Capital Improvement Fund, with $97,000 coining from the grant. McGraw clarified that the total project cost is estimated to be $135,500, but the grant will contribute $97,000 of that. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-3-3 7 — A UTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND A UTHORIZE THE REBIDDING FOR THE GER VAIS MILL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2