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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2025 The Parks and Recreation Director stated that the communities they spoke with regretted not installing proper AV equipment, having a kitchen that was too large, and not planning for future sustainability. Kwapick thanked all the members who volunteered their time to serve on the TAC, recognizing the time and effort that was required. He believes that the project is important, noting the winter conditions that make it hard for people to gather. He stated that this would provide space for members of the community to host parties and events, and to have programming space. He stated that he was pleased to see the connection to the outdoor spaces and investments the City has made in Pioneer Park as a whole. He stated that they will need to be creative in the way that this is funded, as they do with all projects, to ensure that the financing will work for the community as well. Gutierrez stated that she was a member of the TAC and agreed that there were many hours spent. She stated that some cities regretted cutting costs in certain areas. She liked that they are building off of the amazing park they already have and making the building an expansion of that with bathrooms, rentable space, and space for public gatherings. Miller stated that he was also on the TAC and previously served on the Parks and Recreation Commission, recalling the Pioneer Park Master Plan process. He recognized the time and effort that was spent to get to this level of detail and appreciated the members of the community who provided input throughout this process, and was excited to see the final design and plans being developed. Gutierrez recognized and thanked the Parks and Recreation Director for his leadership throughout this process. Malone also thanked the members of the TAC. Mayor Fischer stated that when he joined the Council, there was always a desire for community building, and that became a bigger topic in the past ten years. He stated that the survey results showed public support for the project, which was refreshing, and he was really impressed by the work and progress of the TAC. He thanked everyone involved for their dedication and passion. He stated that the recommendations are perfectly reasonable, and because the Council has been updated throughout the process, he did not find anything surprising. He recognized that as they move forward, they may have to rein in the plans to fit the appropriate budget. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2025-11-171— A CCEPTING THE COMMUNITY B UILDING TA C REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND A UTHORIZE STAFF TO DEVELOP A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO PROCURE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SER VICES FOR A COMMUNITY B UILDING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. LITTLE CANADA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE The City Engineer explained that tonight the Council will receive an update on the Little Canada Road streetscape plan for the proposed project. 3