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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 2025 Mayor Fischer asked if there is a dedicated laptop for this currently and whether the updates would allow someone to have remote access from other sources. The Public Works Director confirmed that there is currently a laptop at the booster station that stays in place to run the system. He stated that will be replaced with a chip in the controls. Gutierrez introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2025-3-46 — A WARDING THE BOOSTER STA TION CONTROLS UPGRADE PROJECT TO TELEMETRY & PROCESS CONTROLS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,548 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2025 CONTRACT WITH LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT The Acting City Administrator explained that the 2025 contract with the Little Canada Fire Department includes the numbers that were used within the 2025 budget. She referenced language within the contract related to the service area, which mentions the legal limits of Little Canada, but noted that the Department also provides service through mutual aid. She stated that language has been updated to make that addition. Mayor Fischer acknowledged the mutual aid agreement, noting that the Fire Department recently participated in a mutual aid call this past weekend for an incident in Shoreview. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2025-3-47 - APPROVING THE 2025 FIRE PROTECTION CONTRA CT WITH THE LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MINNESOTA DNR LOCAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION The Parks and Recreation Director explained that the city is pursuing a grant through the Minnesota DNR Local Trail Connections Program for the Thunder Bay Trail Boardwalk Replacement Project. He provided details on the new boardwalk design, which is a collaborative project with the City of Maplewood. He stated that funds have been budgeted within the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the project, and the cost will be split between Little Canada and Maplewood, estimating a cost of $380,000. He stated that if the $250,000 is awarded through the grant, the City of Little Canada would provide a match of $72,000. He noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends approval of the resolution of support to be submitted with the grant application. Kwapick asked if the city is the only party submitting the grant or whether Maplewood is cosigning the application. The Parks and Recreation Director replied that the city is leading the grant, but 3