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would like to replace six furnaces and eight air conditioners to eliminate future repairs. Staff received three different quotes and found Kraft Contracting and Mechanical provided the best quote for this project. Funding is available in the Building Maintenance Fund. Staff recommends Council approve the quote from Kraft Contracting and Mechanical in the amount of $100,125 for HVAC replacements. G.12 Approve Purchase Agreement for Vacant Parcel on 145th Street North The City has been purchasing property and acquiring easements for the future extension of Finale Avenue from 145th Street to CSAH 8/Frenchman Road. Staff became aware that a vacant parcel directly south of Finale Avenue was for sale. This property, if purchased, would be a missing piece of land that is needed for the road extension and adjacent to land the City already owns. Staff reviewed assessed values, comparable listing, and sales for vacant parcels in the area. With that it is staff’s opinion that the listing price of $75,000 was fair for the market. Staff worked on the offer, and it was accepted. A purchase agreement has been drafted contingent on City Council approval. Staff recommends approval of the purchase agreement for the vacant parcel located on 145th Street (PID# 20.031.21.32.0005) with a purchase price of $75,000. G.13 Approve Resolution Approving Site Plan and Interim Use Permit (IUP) Requests for a Solar Farm at 7776 157th Street North Cedar Creek Energy, for Oriana CSG 2020-12, LLC, is requesting approval of a site plan and interim use permit (IUP) to construct a 5-acre solar farm on a 38.25-acre property located at 7776 157th Street North. At its meeting of September 25, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. Aside from the property owner, John Lutz, no one spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the request and comments received by the public. After discussing the application, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the requests. Staff recommends Council approve the resolution approving the site plan and IUP requests for a solar farm at 7776 157th Street North. G.14 Approve Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Ducks Unlimited Event on January 23, 2026 Ducks Unlimited North Suburban Chapter 239 has applied for a Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit to hold a bingo and raffles at their event on January 23, 2026, to be held at the Hugo American Legion. The permit will be issued by the MN Gambling Control Board after approval by the City Council. Staff recommends Council approve the Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Ducks Unlimited. G.15 Approve Fire Department Apparatus Bay Painting Project Over the last several years the City has been making updates to the fire station that was built in 1999. To complete the project, the Fire Department would like to clean and paint the apparatus bay and update the drinking fountain with a drinking fountain/bottle filler. Multiple quotes were received with the best quotes from Fresh Paint and White Bear Plumbing. Public Works staff will be utilized for moving most of the equipment and items before and after the project. The total cost of the project will be $32,975, and the Finance Director has indicated there are sufficient funds in the Building Maintenance Fund for the work. Staff recommends Council approve the quotes from Fresh Paint in the amount of $30,425 for painting the bay and White Bear Plumbing in the amount of $2,550 for updates to the drinking fountain.