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MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA NOVEMBER 16, 2022 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Workshop meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 16" day of November, 2022 in the Conference Room of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor John Keis called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Keis, Council Members McGraw, Fischer, Torkelson and Miller. Absent: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chris Heineman, Public Works Director Bill Dircks, Finance Director Sam Magureanu, Parks & Rec/Community Services Director Bryce Shearen, Community Development Director Corrin Wendell (via telephone) and City Clerk/HR Manager Heidi Heller. UPDATE ON CITY HALL REMODEL PROJECT The City Administrator reviewed the process for bidding the City Hall remodeling project with Sourcewell. He stated that the bid amounts were higher than originally expected due to some better details of what work was needed and the market pricing now. He noted that the pricing information received does not include the remodel of the public restrooms. He stated that he is also exploring other companies to do the work in addition to Sourcewell, but due to the project cost this would trigger a Request for Proposals. City Council members directed staff to include the public restrooms in the scope up to a total project cost of $450,000. The Finance Director stated he would add $50,000 to the Capital Improvement Plan for adoption by the Council. DISCUSS BUILDING DEMOLITION OPTIONS FOR 3006 RICE STREET AND 2750 RICE STREET The City Administrator explained that these two properties are both considered blighted, and noted that demolition of the A & W restaurant was a priority of the Council in the Strategic Plan. He noted it is a very different process for each one because 2750 Rice Street is owned by the City, and 3006 Rice Street is privately owned. The Community Development Director stated that she spoke with the owners of 3006 Rice Street, and they appear to be ready to move forward with improving the site. She stated that she would be setting up a meeting with them to discuss next steps. The City Administrator stated that since 3006 Rice Street is privately owned, the City cannot simply decide to demolish the structure. He explained that it must follow MN Statutes to determine the building is hazardous, and state law determines the process for condemnation. The Council members all agree that they want the A & W building removed as soon as possible, but discussed whether it should be taxpayers that pay for it or front the cost for the owners.