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Special Meeting City Council Minutes <br />January 16, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br />Gardener clarifies that we would be hiring a General Contractor who would <br />ultimately subcontract services. Mr. Houle says the current gravel parking lot <br />being paved with curbs and gutters is also part of this project. <br /> <br />Mayor Gardner asks whether this structure will have a utility room that will also <br />house the splash pad controls. Public Works Supervisor, Nick Roy, responds that <br />it is doable, however, it would make things much messier than we probably want <br />to get into. Mr. Houle provides a plan map for viewing that was previously <br />approved by Council with the grant application but hasn’t been reviewed for <br />some time. Council Member Ronning asks whether the plan was to have this <br />structure heated in the winter. Mr. Houle responds stating this structure would be <br />winterized and not have heating involved. <br /> <br />Mr. Houle updates the grant that was previously discussed for a 50/50 match. <br />However, that was based on the current design plan. However, if there were any <br />changes, additions, or upgrades that additional expense would fall on the City at <br />that point. Mr. Roy inquires whether there is also an option for an ADA grant. Mr. <br />Houle says there are some, but they don’t typically fit in line with the DNR Grant. <br />Discussion ensues on the current estimates. The City was awarded a grant <br />based on estimated eligible costs of $530,810. The estimated fee to provide the <br />design, bidding, and construction phase services is $60,000. The consensus of <br />Council is to move on this now and they agree with the current proposal. Mr. <br />Lind, with the Park Board is present and gives input that they are looking for <br />Council to give this approval so this project can move forward. They have been <br />wanting to get this going for quite some time. <br /> <br />COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING MOVES TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM <br />WIDESETH AND MOVING FORWARD WITH 2024 CONSTRUCTION. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION <br />CARRIES 3-0. <br /> <br />3. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING MOVED TO <br />ADJOURN. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. <br />MOTION CARRIED 3-0. <br /> <br />The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 4:56 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />________________________________ <br />Emily Johnson <br />Deputy Clerk/Police Department Assistant <br /> <br /> <br />________________________________ <br />Tyler Gardner