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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 27, 2025 RESOL UTION NO. 2025-8-128 — APPROVING A REAR SETBA CK VARIANCE FOR A PRINCIPAL SIR UCT URE A T 29 75 ARCADE STREET The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2025-8-129 — APPROVING A FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AT 2975 ARCADE STREET The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONSENT AGENDA Gutierrez introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CONTA17VS THE FOLLOWING. - Approval of the Vouchers • Approve Partial Pay Request No. 1 to Jacon Construction for Valento Drain Tile Project • Approve Partial Pay Request No. 3 to OMG Midwest for 2025 Street Improvement Projects • Accept Ramsey County Site Assessment Grant for a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment at 2884 Centerville Road The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STAFF REPORTS AUTHORIZE THE LITTLE CANADA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS The City Engineer explained the action before the Council tonight, noting that the resolution approves the project, recognizes the public need for the project, and provides steps for easement acquisition for the project. Mayor Fischer stated that over the last few years, they have been planning for the project, which now has funding. He stated that the Council had a closed session meeting to discuss parameters related to easement acquisition. He recognized that this would be a major project for the city. Kwapick referenced the temporary and permanent easements, recognizing that this will be a large project that impacts many neighbors. He asked that people be compensated for the temporary easements while also recognizing that there are few permanent easements proposed. 3