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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 2026 ACCEPT STEWARDSHIP GRANT FOR PIONEER PARK AND AUTHORIZE GRANT AGREEMENT The City Administrator stated that the Council is asked to enter into a grant agreement with the Ramsey -Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). He provided background information on the Pioneer Park Plan, completed in 2021, which identified items for improvement within the park and included shoreline and stormwater improvements. He noted that those items were put into the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He recognized the work that was done the previous year and that additional work would be needed. Staff engaged with the RWMWD and applied for the stewardship grant, which has been awarded in the amount of $45,000. He explained that they will also be partnering with the watershed, as they have the expertise in this area. Miller referenced the shoreline species and asked if the plants would be consistent with others that have been used or how those species would be identified. The City Administrator commented that this same list was used for the pond on the north side as well, so there will be consistency. Kwapick thanked the staff for the work they have done to receive another grant. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2-18 — ACCEPTING $45, 000 STEWARDSHIP GRANT A WARD AND APPR O VING A RESOL UTION A UTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT A GREEMENT WITH RAMSEY- WASHINGTON METR O WA TERSHED DISTRICT FOR THE STEWARDSHIP GRANT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. AUTHORIZE ISSUING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES The City Administrator stated that the Council is asked to authorize the request for proposals (RFPs) for the community building architectural and engineering services, which is the next step in the process. He stated that if approved, they would issue the RFP the following day, with the intent to have someone on board by the end of March and to have the work wrapped up by June. Miller asked if the RFP would be to hire someone or whether the consultant would submit a proposal that would be reviewed and accepted. The City Administrator explained that the RFP would result in hiring a consultant who would then use the information from the TAC recommendation to develop the plans. Kwapick stated that they have identified a preliminary budget and asked if the consultant would stay within that or provide a range of options. The City Administrator confirmed that there is a rough budget that is included in the RFP, but recognized that it may not support everything identified in the TAC report. He noted that this process will provide better information on what could be provided at different prices. 3