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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 2024 in the middle of phone calls from residents as well. He referenced the five-year contract length and asked if there is a renewal option. The City Administrator replied that there would be two two-year options for renewal. D. Miller commented that the current haulers were providing great service, the city was just looking at cost and consistency. The City Administrator stated that information will be shared in the upcoming newsletter on this change and the fee schedule will be on the agenda for the next meeting, which will include the updated rates, if approved tonight. D. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2024-12-151 —APPROVING AN ORGANIZED COLLECTION CONTRA CT WITH ALLIED WASTE SER VICES OF NOR TH AMERICA, LL C DRA REPUBLIC SERVICES OF THE TWIN CITIES FOR REFUSE SERVICES (TRASH, B ULK, AND YARD WASTE) The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. D. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12-152 — APPROVING AN ORGANIZED COLLECTION CONTRA CT WITH WASTE MANA GEMENT OF MINNESOTA INC FOR RECYCLING SERVICES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. LITTLE CANADA ROAD PROJECT UPDATE The City Engineer provided background information on the feedback received during the preliminary project rollout and the Council directive to find a less impactive project scope that still delivered the project needs. He reviewed the viable alternative that has been identified. Mayor Fischer asked if MnDOT has authorized this new exit ramp plan. The City Engineer confirmed that MnDOT has been involved in the discussions and is on board. He reviewed the path forward and identified the plan for the upcoming broader public engagement. D. Miller commented that crossing this area would still not be ideal for pedestrians and asked if there are thoughts of how a pedestrian bridge over I-3 5 could fit into this design. He asked how this would compare to the previous plan in terms of the budget. The City Engineer replied that the sidewalk and trails are still included with the project. He stated that they intend to provide safe pedestrian crossings with some enhanced crosswalks. He stated that they have not yet incorporated the pedestrian bridge concept into the proposed layout but noted that perhaps that would be adjacent to the existing bridge and offset. He stated that they have not yet run hard numbers but believed that this alternative would be less than the original project estimate.