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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2026 STAFF REPORTS ACCEPT METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CLEAN WATER GRANT FUNDS AND ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT The Utility Billing and Administrative Support Specialist stated that tonight the Council is asked to accept the Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant funds and enter into a Grant Agreement. He provided background information on the grant program, noting Council approval to submit an application at its April 8, 2026, meeting. He reviewed the grant award summary, agreement requirements, program marketing and promotion, and recommended approval as presented. Miller asked about the application process and review/approval timeline. The Utility Billing and Administrative Support Specialist explained that residents can apply online on the city website and provided information on the supporting documents that will be required. He stated that he typically processes applications within 24 hours of receipt, and a reimbursement payment would be approved at a City Council meeting. Kwapick asked if there is a statute of limitations on when an item was purchased. The Utility Billing and Administrative Support Specialist replied that the 2026 program would have a start date of July 1, but explained that this is a reapplication process and the current cycle ends on June 30t", so residents can still submit reimbursement for an application from the 2025 cycle. He stated that purchases during the 2025 cycle would need to be submitted for reimbursement by June 30, 2026. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-6-91 — ACCEPTING THE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA AND THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CLEAN WATER FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE BIDDING FOR COUNTY ROAD B LIFT STATION The City Engineer provided background information on the lift station, the need for the project, and proposed project improvements and timeline. He reviewed the proposed project cost. Miller asked if this would be a new build next to the current facility. The City Engineer explained that the force main will be new construction parallel to the existing force main. He stated that there will be two pipes in the ground, as that will allow them to maintain service while they construct the new infrastructure. He commented that the lift station will be built under sewage traffic and provided additional details. Miller commented that some of the properties are in Maplewood and asked for more information. The City Engineer stated that it is not uncommon for a sewershed to cross municipal boundaries. He explained that sewage is meant to flow by gravity to lift stations, so often cities have mutual agreements to serve pockets they cannot serve themselves. He confirmed that the city already has such an agreement in place with Maplewood.