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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Specht, Heinrich, <br /> Menth, Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.05: Adopt Resolution #20-034 Approving the 2020 Ford Brook Playground Capital <br /> Improvement Project <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and <br /> recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission and staff to renovate the playground <br /> as outlined within the case. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that this is a very exciting opportunity and thanked Parks and <br /> Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood for his efforts on this project. She <br /> commented that the neighborhood is very excited for this project. She noted that there was <br /> mention of a possible collaboration from Nowthen at the listening session and asked if that has <br /> come forward in any way. She asked if the plans for Rum River Central have come forward. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated Rum River Central Park has <br /> ordered new play equipment that is scheduled for replacement in May. He stated that he will <br /> continue to speak with Nowthen. He did not believe that the city wanted to share the cost but <br /> perhaps they would contribute staff time for the installation of elements. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #20-034 Approving the 2020 Ford Brook Playground Renovation Capital Improvement Project <br /> at a not-to-exceed amount of$75,000. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich, Specht, Kuzma, <br /> Menth, Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.06: Review Adopt-a-Flag Project Concept <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to discuss the program <br /> and provide consensus direction to staff to review, modify or stop consideration of such a <br /> program. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if the poles would be lit at night. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that each pole would be lit and meet the requirements for <br /> lighting. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that a number of years ago there was mention of putting banners on <br /> the post but the stopping point at that time was the cost for the brackets. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich commented that brackets for banners are more expensive than flags <br /> and the cost for flags is also lower than custom banners. <br /> City Council/February 24, 2020 <br /> Page 7 of 9 <br />