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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2024 CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDUIT FINANCING ST. PAUL ACADEMY The City Administrator explained tonight the Council is asked to consider calling for a public hearing on this topic, which would then be held on April 24th. He explained that conduit debt was recently added to the Finance Policy, although the City has been issuing conduit debt for other entities for some time. He stated that on April 24th the City's bond consultant would be present as well as a representative from the school to provide more details on the proposed project. He stated that the City would not have any liability related to the bond or repayment, and the City does receive financial benefit from this type of action. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2024-3-3 7 — CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2024 AND A UTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR THUNDER BAY/WESTWIND TRAIL The Public Works Director provided additional details on the Thunder Bay/Westwind Trail and it related regional trail connection. He noted a gap in the trail system and noted that they are working to close those gaps. He noted that a license agreement is necessary to complete the work and has finally been obtained. He explained the trail work that could now be completed. He stated that the contractor has agreed to honor the 2023 pricing even though the work will be completed in 2024 because of the delay in obtaining the license agreement. He stated that Xcel does have five parcels that it would like to transfer to the City, noting that would come before the Council later this year. Mayor Fischer commented that the trail projects will be helpful for pedestrians. D. Miller asked if the trail would be mowed and maintained. The Public Works Director commented that one mower width along each side of the trail is mowed on the west side, and on the east side they have the pollinator improvements. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: O,, NO THERN S TA TES ,O 11