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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2-28 — DIRECTING STAFF TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CITY OF LITTLE CANADA BRAND AND LOGO REFRESH DESIGN SER VICES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPOONER PARK PARKING LOT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BID PROCESS The Parks and Recreation Director included this project in the 2026 CIP and provided background on the current parking lot and the number of stalls provided. He stated that, as proposed, the improvement would provide an additional 22 parking stalls. He noted that only three trees are planned for removal, and new plantings would be provided in their place. He confirmed that staff have spoken with Canadian Days in order to coordinate on the project, noting that $40,000 has been contributed from the organization towards the electrical work that would be needed to support their requests. He stated that original estimates are coming in higher than that amount but noted that those project costs would be separately tracked. He reviewed the anticipated project timeline, noting that they would like this work completed well before Canadian Days, and recommended approval. Mayor Fischer recognized the need for this project. Kwapick stated that the current access point is unpaved, noting that vendors often park in that area, and it is a primary entrance used for Canadian Days. He recognized that the area would be paved with concrete barriers and asked about the plan for Canadian Days. The Parks and Recreation Director explained that this would not impact any of the activities of Canadian Days and commented that the trail would support the access needed by vehicles for Canadian Days. The City Administrator commented that those are curb stops that are removable. He confirmed that the trail would be built to handle vehicle traffic. Miller commented that there was a lot of discussion in the past related to the curb cut and flow of water to the parking lot. He asked how the drainage would be managed. The Parks and Recreation Director commented that he would follow up with that additional information. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2-29 — APPROVING PLANS AND A UTHORIZING BIDDING FOR SPOONER PARK PARKING LOT EXPANSION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. N