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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2015 been successful in controlling the deer population in the City, while not eradicating deer for the City. He noted that in 2014 the City set a limit of ten deer to be taken, but the hunt resulted in six deer taken. He also noted that because of the lack of snow cover this past winter, the County was unable to update deer counts. It is hoped that a count can be obtained during the upcoming winter. The Administrator reported that the deer population will continue to be monitored and at some point in the future, control efforts will likely be needed again. Montour asked about hunts by individual property owners. The Administrator reported that he informed these property owners of his recommendation, which would include no hunting on private property by the property owner this year. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-6-128 — RATIFYING CITY STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION OF THE 2015 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN WHICH IS THAT NO DEER CONTROL HUNT WILL OCCUR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. VETERANS The City Administrator reported that last year the City was successful in MEMORIAL its application for a State of Minnesota Legacy Fund Grant in the amount PROJECT of $9,900 for the Veterans Memorial Project. These funds were not applied to the Phase I portion of the project due to the way the project progressed and the expenditure requirements that needed to be met. The Administrator indicated that the Veterans Committee is working on the Phase II project which will consist of a freedom wall, trails, war dog memorial, and additional bench pads. He indicated that the estimated budget for Phase II is $68,800 and given the fundraising efforts to date, the City could be responsible for $17,900 of project costs. The Administrator indicated that Q3 has committed $30,000 toward Phase II. The Administrator indicated that in order to move forward with Phase II, a grading plan and design services are needed. Staff is recommending that the grant funds be applied toward those costs. He noted that the City Engineer submitted a quote for creation of a grading plan at a cost not to exceed $4,000. Only one quote was needed to qualify for grant funding since the cost is under $5,000. The Administrator reported that three quotes were received for Phase II design services, the low quote from Loucks Associates at a price not to exceed $7,500. In order for these 7