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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 01/13/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strengthen and enhance our identity, brand and image. 5. 27. Title: Adopt Resolution #26-018 Approving MN Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Agreement and Contract Services Purpose/Background: The City of Ramsey received a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society in the amount of $39,500. The grant funds will be used to hire a consultant for the following scope of work: Design and Document a Concrete Path and ADA ramp to the front door; and Design and Document Heating and Air Conditioner Installation; and Design and Document an ADA Historic Period Bathroom; and Assessment of the Existing Floor Beam Bearing. This will be the first phase of the renovation project. Once the architectural/engineering and mechanical plans are completed and approved by the State, the City Staff will contact the MN Historical Society to seek guidance as to the best way to complete the project. It may require breaking down the project into smaller renovation phases, which will require applying for additional smaller grants, or it may require applying for one large grant. Whichever the outcome, City staff plans to apply for an additional grant for fiscal year 2027. As part of the required grant process, City staff obtained three (3) proposals from contractors to submit along with the grant application. Proposals were submitted by LHB, ESi and Leo A Daly; each of which are on a recommended list from the Minnesota Historical Society website. The proposals are attached for your review. Recently, ESi contacted staff to withdraw their proposal. Staff met with the businesses and reviewed the proposals. Staff recommends the hiring of Leo A Daly to complete the scope of work. Notification: Not Applicable Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: The consultant will start the project in February 2026, with completion no later than May 1, 2026. Once the project is complete, then staff can begin the process of applying for the next round of grants for fiscal year 2027. The large grant (over $20,000) application is due in July 17, 2026 and the small grant applications are due throughout the year. Funding Source: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant in the amount of $39,500. Recommendation: Approval of Resolution #26-018 for the grant agreement and contractual services Outcome/Action: