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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 9, 2023 completed by Bolton & Menk in a not to exceed amount of $50,000. He stated that if the grants were not awarded, the design work would still be helpful for the time the City does move forward with the project, therefore there would still be benefit in completing this work now. He commented that the City has recently been very successful in obtaining these types of grants and this would be a good project to align with the upcoming road project. He provided details on the funding for this request and noted that the fund has an available balance to absorb this expenditure. Mayor Fischer commented that area is in desperate need of off -road pedestrian facilities and therefore supports this action. T. Miller commented that she is very enthusiastic about this project. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION/ / 83 — A UTHORIZING DESIGN SER VICES FOR COUNTRY DRIVE AND SOUTH OWASSO SIDEWALK EXTENSIONIN THE NOT - EXCEED / AMOUNT/' / /// The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATION FOR A MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT AT RICE STREET AND DEONT AVENUE The Community Development Director explained tonight the Council is asked to consider a resolution of support for the project the Council reviewed in a June workshop. She stated that this would be the next step in the quest for project funding. She reviewed some of the eligible items within the project that could be included in this funding request to the Metropolitan Council through the LCDA account. She provided a brief overview on the project elements including number of units, building stories, and noted that this would include affordable housing therefore providing a variety of housing for a variety of people. The City Administrator stated that some concerns were raised about the sidewalk amenities and part of the grant application would address that. He stated that another major concern of this area is related to traffic and the City Engineer has been reaching out to the County to determine the type of traffic amenities may be required at that intersection if the project moves forward. He noted that the County would want a traffic study to be completed and the City would prefer that be done through the City Engineer rather than the developer, although funded by the developer. Kwapick commented that the issue of traffic on Demont is the number one issue he heard from people this past weekend. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: