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Motion by Councilmember Menth, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #20- 170 Accepting Quotes and Awarding Contract for Municipal Plaza Park Fill, Improvement Project #20-10. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Menth, Riley, Kuzma, Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Resolution #20-169 Approving Temporary Fencing and Play Area for PACT Charter School Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve of the request from PACT Charter School to allow temporary fencing and a temporary play area to allow for social distancing measures related to COVID-19. Councilmember Kuzma asked if there is a provision related to the length of time. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that this would sunset at the end of the academic school year, noting that if it needed to be extended it would come back at that time. Councilmember Specht stated that the playground is well utilized by the school and the community. He commented that PACT is a great partner to the community. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to Adopt Resolution #20-169 Approving Temporary Fencing and Play Area for PACT Charter School. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Specht, Musgrove, Kuzma, Menth, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.05: Resolution #20-163 Demonstrating Values of Kindness and Respect During Unprecedented Times Councilmember Musgrove reviewed the proposed resolution that has been offered to the Council for consideration by herself and Councilmember Specht. She stated that there are some people that are not able to wear a mask as mandated and stated that those people should feel safe to go into stores and should be treated with kindness and respect. She reviewed statistics on COVID-19 and the most impacted segment of the population. She stated that the residents of Ramsey and Minnesota have done an excellent job in following the guidance from the Governor and stated that the numbers in Minnesota have been well below the projected deaths. She commented that businesses are still struggling, and the unemployment rate is very high as those businesses struggle to bring back employees. She commented that the resolution also asks that the Governor not mandate mask wearing. She hoped that the Council would support this resolution. th Chelsea Howell, 5250 156 Lane NW, stated that she was excited to see this resolution on the agenda. She appreciates the comments that Ramsey takes pride working together. She stated that she has spoken with local business owners and they have done a great job in determining how to City Council / August 10, 2020 Page 8 of 13