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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 2026 Mayor Fischer agreed. He stated that all four firms interviewed could have done a good job. He stated that the comparable projects OPN presented were very cool and energizing, and the project team assembled by OPN actually worked on those projects as well. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-3-42 — A WARDING OF COMMUNITY BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SER VICES FOR COMMUNITY B UILDING PROJECT TO OPN AR CHITE CTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINIS TRA TOR TO. EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SPOONER PARK UPPER PARKING LOT EXPANSION PROJECT The Parks and Recreation Director stated that this project was included in the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He provided background on the current parking available at Spooner and the proposed expansion of the upper parking lot, trail connection, and lighting improvements. He commented that staff collaborated with Canadian Days to ensure that the event would not be impacted by the project. He stated that Canadian Days contributed $40,000 towards electrical improvements for the park as part of the project. He provided information on the bidding results for the project and recommended awarding the contract to Omann as presented with the base bid, alternate bid one, and alternate bid two. He noted a budget amendment that would be necessary to cover the contingency costs. Mayor Fischer recognized that this project has been on the project schedule within the CIP for a while and was thankful for the contribution from Canadian Days towards the project cost. Malone asked if the city had worked with Omann before. The City Administrator replied that the city has not worked with Omann before, but the City Engineer has experience with the company. Miller asked for information on the project timeline. The City Administrator provided information on the project schedule and confirmed that the project would be completed prior to the Canadian Days event. He noted that sod would be used for restoration in order to have that restoration completed as soon as possible. Malone introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2026-3-43—APPROVINGA BUDGETAMENDMENT TO PROJECT PARKS 12 (FUND 400) TO INCLUDE ANADDITIONAL $17,500 IN FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT AND AWARD THE PROJECT TO OMANN CONTRACTING COMPANIES TO INCLUDE THE BASE BID, AL TERNA TE BID 1, AND AL TERNA TE BID 2 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT OF $158,806.50 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 11