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5. 12. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 01/27/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Identify and implement operational efficiencies, cost savings and additional funding sources. Title: Adopt Resolution #26-032 Accepting a Polling Place Accessibility Grant from the State of Minnesota Purpose/Background: City staff planned and budgeted for the installation of an automatic door opener at Fire Station #1 in the 2026 budget. Staff received notification of a Polling Place Accessibility Grant to support accessibility improvements to government -owned polling places on August 5, 2025. Staff applied for the grant to help cover the cost of the automatic door opener at Fire Station #1, which is a designated polling location for elections. On January 15, 2026, the City was notified of an allocation in the amount of $2,102.03 for reimbursement of expenses associated with the automatic door opener at Fire Station # 1. Notification: None required Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: The expenses for reimbursement must be incurred no later than October 31, 2026. The installation of the automatic door opener is proposed to be completed prior to the August Primary Election on August 13, 2026. Funding Source: The total estimated cost of the automatic door opener is $4,260.00. The grant will cover $2,102.03 of the cost with the remainder coming from the building structure and repair account 0194.6381 in the amount of $2,157.97. Recommendation: Staff recommends Adopting Resolution #26-032 Accepting a Polling Place Accessibility Grant from the State of Minnesota. Outcome/Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution #26-032 Accepting a Polling Place Accessibility Grant from the State of Minnesota. Attachments Resolution #26-032 Accessibility Grant Program Agreement Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 01/22/2026 12:52 PM Form Started By: Katie Schmidt Started On: 01/15/2026 01:19 PM Final Approval Date: 01/22/2026