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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 30, 2022 The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director reviewed the community, Parks & Rec Commission and Little Canada Recreation Association responses. He stated that the -re has been unanimous support on two of the playground designs, and both vendors are willing to construct the smaller structure with a community build, but he stated that the larger portion should be done with their contractors due to safety and liability reasons. McGraw asked about the accessibility of the two choices since he did not notice a ramp that a wheelchair could use in both options. The Parks Director explained that accessibility options vary and both designs do have ramps, but the Northland option has a ramp with elevation that goes up six feet off the ground, versus the St. Croix option has an elevation of 16 inches off the ground. Torkelson noted that the Northland option has more play nodes. Fischer stated he feels the Northland option seems to offer a better experience for everyone. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2022-11-133 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM NORTHLAND RECREATION The foregoing amended resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD SIDEWALK The City Engineer explained that the City applied to the Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant Program for funding for sidewalk improvements along Twin Lake Boulevard to be constructed in 2023, and was awarded $506,086 in grant funds. He noted this is the same grant program that the City received funding for the sidewalk that was installed on Allen Avenue in 2020. He stated this grant does not require any local matching funds and is anticipated to cover all of the City of Little Canada's expenses towards the sidewalk portion of the project. He noted the City will be reimbursed by the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority after project costs have been incurred. He stated that staff recommends entering into the Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement with the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-11-134 AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMAGREEMENT WITH THE RAMSEY COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY FOR THE SDIE WALK IMPROVEMENTS ON TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD The foregoing amended resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 7