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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL, <br />MARCH 26, 2025 <br />Maplewood will also provide a resolution of support. He stated that if grant funds are awarded, it <br />would reduce the overall cost, and the remainder would still be split between the two communities in <br />the 60/40 cost split agreement. <br />Miller asked if the project would still move forward if the grant is not awarded. The Parks and <br />Recreation Director replied that the city has the funds available and would still move forward with the <br />project if the grant were not awarded. He explained that the grant would simply reduce the cost to the <br />cities if awarded. <br />Mayor Fischer acknowledged that the project is needed. <br />Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. <br />Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />CONTRACT WITH RES PYRO FOR CANADIAN DAYS FIREWORKS <br />The City Clerk/HR Manager presented the proposed 2025 contract for fireworks at the Canadian Days <br />Festival. She reviewed the previous contributions the city has made for fireworks since 2021, noting <br />that Canadian Days continues to also contribute $4,000. She stated that the festival requested a larger <br />finale last year, which shortened the overall show. She asked if there is appetite from the Council to <br />increase the funding for the fireworks. She explained that the funds the city uses come from the <br />charitable gambling/ten percent fund. She suggested an increase of $3,000 to $5,000, but noted that <br />the Council can also continue to contribute the same amount of funding. <br />Kwapick reiterated that these funds come from charitable gambling and not the general fund or levy. <br />Mayor Fischer stated that when he tells people where he is from, they often mention Canadian Days <br />and the fireworks show. He stated that they have contributed the same amount for many years and <br />supported the nominal increase, suggesting an increase of $4,000. <br />Gutierrez introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOL UTION NO. 2025-3-49 — APPRO VING AN INCREASE OF $4, 000 TO THE CITY'S <br />CONTRIRUTIONAMOUNT TOWARDS THE CANADIANDAYS FIREWORKS FOR <br />2025 <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick <br />Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />2 <br />