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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 9, 2024 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 9th day of October 2024 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Tom Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Fischer, Council Members T. Miller, Kwapick, Gutierrez and D. Miller. Absent: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chris Heineman, Community Relations Manager Lauran Linehan, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Anderson, and City Clerk/HR Manager Heidi Heller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10-113 —APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 REGULAR MEETING AS SUBMITTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Administrator provided details on a recent road closure on Demont Avenue at the railroad tracks. He stated that project was anticipated to be a one -week project but is now in its third week and should be open by 8 p.m. the following night. He stated that Friday, October 18th beginning at 2 p.m., the Carpenter Nature Center will be hosting an event about animals of the St. Croix. PUBLIC COMMENT Jordan Ruplinger, 2485 Edgerton Street, commented that on the north side of the road there is a utility/sewage pumping station where vegetation has died, and the fencing is in disrepair. He commented that they have invested in their own landscaping and would like to see that site improved as well. He noted that if the City planted vegetation and/or trees, they would assist with watering. He noted that while a new fence would be even better, he recognized that the City has a budget and process to follow. He also commented that it would be nice to have flashing pedestrian crossing lights for the park. He recognized that it is a County road and would even appreciate the contact info for the County if that is the appropriate party to contact. Allen Moore, 849 Westwind Drive, commented that he appreciated the recent debate hosted by the League of Women Voters. He commended the Council for the outside funding that it continues to