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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2026 Kwapick noted that this project will be starting concurrently with the County Road C 4-3 project and asked if messaging to residents could include details on both projects. The Public Works Director commented that there is one additional open house for the County project in June and agreed that they could include both projects in the communications plan. Miller recognized that this is a two-year project and asked for details on what the project area will look like during the winter months. He believed that it would be helpful to have project details for both projects in one area, rather than residents having to look for project details on both the City and County pages. The City Engineer explained that they do not want to communicate details too far ahead, as they want to ensure proper timing and information is provided. He stated that invitations will be sent soon for the public meeting in June. Fie confirmed that the ramp to 35E would not be impacted this year, as they will focus on the west roundabout this year. Malone asked if the city would have signage listing businesses that are open for business during construction. The City Engineer stated that for the vast majority of the project, the corridor will remain open to two-lane traffic with limited impacts to businesses. He stated that they can use targeted construction signage during the project when necessary. He commented that they have been discussing other messaging they can use to let people know that businesses are open. Miller asked that there be extra communication to the businesses related to truck routes during construction. The City Engineer recognized that this is a heavily traveled corridor. Kwapick asked if they would use detours from 35E, encouraging people to use 36 to Rice Street or 694 to Rice Street to avoid this roadway. The City Engineer stated that there will be a few instances when a detour is posted for a limited duration when two-lane traffic cannot be supported. He stated that they will have some signage alerting drivers to construction in the area and a recommendation to use alternate routes. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EUREKA CONSTRUCTION, INC., UPON MNDOT OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS APPROVAL The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2026-5-70 —AUTHORIZING COOPERATION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 5