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G. 4 Approve Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for 5383 Ferrara Avenue North Dennis Palmer has requested an encroachment agreement to allow construction of an eight-foot by ten-foot concrete pad within a drainage and utility easement on property located at 5383 Ferrara Avenue North. The Senior Engineering Technician has reviewed the location of the concrete pad and is comfortable with the request. Staff recommends Council approve the resolution approving the encroachment agreement for 5383 Ferrara Avenue North. G.5 Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Dresel Contracting for 125th Street/Dellwood Ridge Street Project Dresel Contracting, Inc. has submitted Pay Request No. 1 in the amount of $276,807.71 for work certified through May 31, 2024, on the 2024 125th Street/Dellwood Ridge Neighborhood Improvement Project. Reclamation of the pavement along 125th Street has occurred and pavement removal on Upper Heather Ave has begun. Some storm sewer work has also been completed at this time. City staff has inspected the work and recommends Council approve the payment to Dresel Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $276,807.71. G.6 Approve Reduction in Letter of Credit for Oneka Prairie The Shores of Oneka Prairie Project has had significant work completed to date and Southwind Holdings, LLC. is requesting a reduction in the letter of credit. The current letter of credit for the Oneka Prairie Project is in the amount of $2,213,413. Staff has inspected the work completed to date and recommends Council approve the reduction in the letter of credit to $394,159 based on the value of work remaining to be completed. This is a reduction to 10% of the original letter of credit of $3,941,595. G.7 Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins School House and Preservation Committee for Fundraiser on September 14, 2024 The Forest Lake Historical Society has applied for a Temporary Liquor License to sell and serve alcohol and conduct a wine tasting at the fundraiser for the Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center on September 14, 2024, at the Peder Pedersen Pavilion. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the restoration of the Hopkins Schoolhouse, a City owned structure. Staff recommends Council approve the Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Schoolhouse Fundraiser and waive the $15 license fee. I.1 Discussion on Solar Ordinance At its June 3, 2024, meeting the City Council adopted an interim ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on new development of solar farm solar energy systems and directed a study to be conducted. Staff recommends the City Council invite the Planning Commission to a joint workshop to discuss general policy goals and what should be included in the study.