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Maple Grove City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes May 17, 2021 Call to Order Pursuant to call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Maple Grove City Council was held at 7: 30 p. m. on May 17, 2021 at the Maple Grove Government Center/ Public Safety Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota and online via WebEx. Members present were Mayor Mark Steffenson and Councilmembers Judy Hanson, Karen Jaeger, Phil Leith, and Kristy Barnett. Absent was none. Present also were Heidi Nelson, City Administrator; Joe Hogeboom, Community and Economic Development Director; Peter Vickerman, Planning Manager; Brett Angell, Economic Development Manager; Ken Ashfeld, Public Works Director/ City Engineer; Jupe Hale, Assistant City Engineer; and Justin Templin, City Attorney. Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p. m. and led the City in the Pledge of Allegiance. Additions or Mayor Steffenson asked if there were any additions and/ or deletions to the Consent Agenda to which Heidi Nelson stated Deletions to the Agenda the following: Item Amended to the Agenda None Item Amended to the Consent Agenda None Item Added to the Agenda None Item Removed from the Consent Agenda for Discussion 3X. Proclamation of National Night Out 3Z. Maple Grove Days MGCO Funding Request Consent Items The following Consent Items were presented for Council' s Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 2 approval: MINUTES A. Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvene — April 22, 2021 B. Work Session Meeting — May 3, 2021 C. Regular Meeting —May 3, 2021 PERSONNEL ITEMS D. Updates to COVID 19 policies Motion to approve updates to the temporary COVID 19 program for employees to include the discontinuation of remote work arrangements effective June 1, 2021. These remote work arrangements may have been implemented during the pandemic to help address distancing concerns in the workplace. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS E. Boston Scientific Addition Final Plat Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the Boston Scientific Addition final plat subject to: 1. The final review and approval of the Director of Community and Economic Development and the City Attorney. 2. Approval of the vacation of existing easements prior to the recording of the final plat and dedication of new easements. 3. The two ponding areas on the south side of the property adjacent to Weaver Lake Road being designated as drainage and utility easement area. F. Zachary Distribution Center Architectural Review Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the architectural elevations of Zachary Distribution Center. G. The Grove 15500 Grove Circle North Planned Unit Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 3 Development Non -Residential Development Stage Plan and Final Plat - Resolution No. 21- 060 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 060 approving The Grove 15500 Grove Circle North PUD development stage plan and final plat, subject to: 1. Planned Unit Development agreement final review and approval of the City Attorney and the Director of Community & Economic Development. H. Evanswood PUD Concept Stage Plan - Resolution No. 21- 061 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 061 approving the Evanswood PUD concept stage plan. I. Park 81 South and East Industrial Planned Unit Development Non -Residential Concept Stage Plan Amendment Development Stage Plan - Resolution No. 21- 062 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 062 approving Park 81 South and East I- PUD concept stage plan amendment and development stage plan subject to: 1. Planned Unit Development agreement final review and approval of the City Attorney and the Director of Community & Economic Development. ENGINEERING ITEMS J. Appaloosa Woods Area Street Recon. Project No. 21- 01 Award of Contract - Resolution No. 21- 053 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 053 accepting bid for Appaloosa Woods Area Street Reconstruction Project No. 21- 01. K. Energy Hills, Woodland Ponds, Wintergreen Area Street Recon. Project No. 21- 02 Award of Contract - Resolution No. 21- 054 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 054 accepting bid for Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 4 Energy Hills, Woodland Ponds, and Wintergreen Area Street Reconstruction Project No. 21- 02. L. Huntington Farms East and West Area Street Reconstruction Project No. 21- 03 Award of Contract - Resolution No. 21- 055 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 055 accepting bid for Huntington Farms East and West Area Street Reconstruction Project No. 21- 03. M. Appaloosa Woods Joint Powers Agreement Motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement for Appaloosa Woods and to authorize the Mayor and the City Administrator to execute the agreement. N. Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair Project No. 21- 13 - Resolution No. 21- 058 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 058 establishing Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair Project No. 21- 13. O. MCES 2020 Municipal I/ I Grant Program - Resolution No. i _ ns4 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 059 authorizing city participation in the MCES 2020 Municipal I/ I Grant Program. P. MNDOT and City of Maple Grove Cooperative Landscape Agreement - Resolution No. 21- 066 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 066 approving Landscaping Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding T.H. 94 and Maple Grove Parkway. Q. Special Assessment Cancellation - Resolution No. 21- 068 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 068 cancelling special assessments as a result of Levy No. 20435. R. Special Assessment Cancellation - Resolution No. 21- 065 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 065 cancelling special assessments as a result of Levy No. 20178. Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 5 S. Special Assessment Cancellation - Resolution No. 21- 067 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 067 cancelling special assessments as a result of Levy No. 20423. T. Territorial Greens Project No. 2019- 08 Change Order No. 2 Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 to the Territorial Greens Utility & Street Improvement Project No. 2019- 08 in the amount of $72, 850. 00. U. Sureties Motion to approve the surety actions as identified on the council action form. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS V. Acting City Administrator Motion to approve Public Works Director/ City Engineer Ken Ashfeld as Acting City Administrator effective Thursday, May 20, through Tuesday, May 25, 2021. W. Proclamation to Declare May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 9th through 15th, 2021 as Police Week Motion to approve May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 9th through 15th, 2021 as Police Week. X. Proclamation of National Niaht Out This item was removed by Councilmember Barnett for discussion. Y. Amended Contracts for Architect Services and Construction Manager Services — North Metro Range Expansion Motion to approve the modified professional services contract agreements with architect LEO A DALY for design and engineering services and the amended contract with RJM Construction for construction manager services and to direct the Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 6 Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreements, subject to final review by the City Attorney and the May 18, 2021 Hennepin County Board approval for participation in the expansion project. Z. Maple Grove Days MGCO Funding Request This item was removed by Councilmember Leith for discussion. AA. Award 2021 / 2022 Insurance Coverage Motion to place the city' s property, marine, crime, automobile, municipal liability, boiler/ machinery, excess liability and workers compensation coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Motion to place the city' s computer coverage with Travelers Property Casualty Company. BB. Declare Intent to Issue Bonds for Street Rehabilitation Projects - Resolution No. 21- 056 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 056 declaring intent to issue bonds for the street rehabilitation projects. CLAIMS CC. Motion to approve the claims as listed: City Checks: $ 924, 523. 78 Purchasing Card: $ 0 Electronic Payments: $ 0 Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by Councilmember Jaeger, to approve the Consent Items as amended, removing item 3X ( Proclamation of National Night Out) and 3Z ( Maple Grove Days MGCO Funding Request). Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Consideration The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda. Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 7 of Items Item 3Z ( Regarding Maple Grove Days MGCO Funding Pulled from Request), Councilmember Leith discussed the donation the Agenda requested for Maple Grove Days. He explained the Council had previously discussed this matter but had not agreed upon a donation amount. Mayor Steffenson stated he recalled this conversation and understood the city was interested in seeing a real parade held this year. He indicated the Council previously discussed a donation amount of $10, 000. Councilmember Hanson agreed the Council had discussed donating $ 10, 000 to Maple Grove Days with a regular parade. Councilmember Jaeger stated this was her recollection as well. She anticipated the committee would be able to get other sponsors for this event as well. Councilmember Hanson supported the city offering a $ 10, 000 donation because there was a public purpose for this event. Councilmember Leith concurred noting the parade was slated to cost $ 2, 600. Councilmember Barnett recalled the Council' s discussion from a previous worksession meeting and reported much of the discussion hinged on the committee planning for a real parade. She supported the city offering the committee more funding since they were hosting a parade, versus less funding. She indicated she would like to have another discussion with the committee to understand if they would have a shortfall if required to host a parade and their funding from the city was cut in half. She explained the previous discussion was that the Council would give the committee more money if they hosted a real parade and now the Council was proposing to cut the funding in half Motion by Mayor Steffenson, seconded by Councilmember Jaeger, to authorize financial support of $ 10, 000 for the 2021 Maple Grove Days to be received and dispersed by Maple Grove Community Organization, with the understanding the organization can come back and request additional funding in two weeks. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 8 carried. Regarding Item 3X ( Proclamation of National Night Out), Councilmember Barnett encouraged all residents to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She discussed the importance of neighbors getting to know neighbors and how this can assist in reducing crime in the community. Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, to proclaim Tuesday, August 3, 2021, as " National Night Out" in Maple Grove. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Special Business Open Forum There were no open forum issues brought before the Council at this meeting. Oath of Office Police Chief Werner introduced Police Officer Cameron Beman for Police to the City Council. Officer Mayor Steffenson administered the Oath of Office to Officer Cameron Beman and welcomed him to the Maple Grove Police Beman Department. Oath of Office Police Chief Werner introduced Police Officer Megan Levander for Police to the City Council. Officer Megan Mayor Steffenson administered the Oath of Office to Officer Levander Levander and welcomed her to the Maple Grove Police Department. Oath of Office Police Chief Werner introduced Police Officer Thomas Stolee for Police to the City Council. Officer Mayor Steffenson administered the Oath of Office to Officer Thomas Stolee Stolle and welcomed him to the Maple Grove Police Department. Oath of Office Police Chief Werner introduced Police Officer Samuel Ortman for Police to the City Council. Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 9 Officer Mayor Steffenson administered the Oath of Office to Officer Samuel Ortman and welcomed him to the Maple Grove Police Ortman Department. 7: 30 p. m. Economic Development Manager Angell requested the Council Public authorize the city to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Minnesota Investment Fund Hearing award on behalf of Pelican BioThermal. He explained in 2021 Pelican Pelican BioThermal would be moving into the Red Rock Business Park from City of Plymouth. He stated this company BioThermal manufactures temperature - controlled packaging and works Minnesota heavily with the medical industry and played an active role in Investment the distribution of the COVID- 19 vaccine. He reviewed the Fund number of employees Pelican BioThermal had at this time and Application anticipated the company would grow by 50 staff members after this move. He commented further on the proposed loan the Resolution No. company was seeking from DEED and recommended the 21- 057 council hold a public hearing authorize the city to apply for the grant. Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, by seconded Councilmember Hanson, to the public hearing. Upon open call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Mayor Steffenson opened the public hearing at 7: 59 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to address this issue. Adam Tetz, Pelican BioThermal, thanked the Council for their consideration. Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to close the public hearing at 8: 00 p. m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, approve adopting Resolution No. 21- 057 authorizing the city to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Minnesota Investment Fund award on behalf of Pelican BioThermal. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 10 five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. 7. 30 p. m. Assistant City Engineer Hale requested the Council approve the Public vacation of an existing roadway easement on the west side of the Lord of Life Church. He explained an approved Hearing development would be converting this to roadway right of way Easement which would allow utilities to be located within the right of way of Walnut Grove Lane. He reported staff has reached out to the Vacation No. area utility providers and they have no objection to the easement 21- 01 vacation. Resolution 21- Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Mayor 064 Steffenson, to open hearing. Upon call of the the public motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Mayor Steffenson opened the public hearing at 8: 03 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to address this issue. No public testimony was offered. Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to close the public hearing at 8: 04 p. m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Councilmember Leith, to approve adopting Resolution No. 21- 064 vacating certain easements located in the City of Maple County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. Grove, Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. 7: 30 p. m. Assistant City Engineer Hale requested the Council approve the Public vacation of an existing roadway easement along Weaver Lake Drive. He noted these easements were established in the 1970' s Hearing for turnarounds. He explained these turnarounds were no longer Easement needed. He reported staff has reached out to the area utility providers and they have requested a utility easement be put in Vacation No. place. 21- 02 Councilmember Jaeger asked if any structures were built on Resolution 21- these easements. Assistant City Engineer Hale reported there 063 were no structures on these easements, but there were perhaps Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 11 some landscaping features in place. Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to open the public hearing. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Mayor Steffenson opened the public hearing at 8: 06 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to address this issue. No public testimony was offered. Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Councilmember Leith, to close the public hearing at 8: 07 p. m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember by Leith, seconded Councilmember Hanson, to approve adopting Resolution No. 21- 063 vacating certain easements located in the City of Maple Grove, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Community Development Items Sale of 3- Economic Development Manager Angell requested the Council Parcels of approve the purchase agreement to sell three city -owned parcels d on 73' Avenue North to MSI Holdings, LLC. He explained the City -owned in three parcels were 4. 1 acres size. He indicated the parcels Property to were originally purchased in 1995 with the intention of MSI, LLC an overpass for Zachary Lane. It was determined constructing this was not feasible and the property has since sat vacant. He reported the parking lot was for an adjacent business but was no longer needed. He discussed the location of MSI Holdings Mechatronic Solutions) which was directly west of the subject property and explained this business has seen continued growth over the years. He explained MSI Holdings would like to purchase the subject property in order to construct a new 20, 000 square foot manufacturing facility. It was noted the site was large enough to support future expansions. The total purchase price for the property was discussed and staff recommended Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 12 approval of the purchase agreement with MSI Holdings. Councilmember Jaeger asked if the earnest money has been paid. Economic Development Manager Angell reported the earnest money would be paid when both sides sign the agreement. He expected the money would be paid later this week. Councilmember Jaeger stated it was wonderful this business found new land to expand their business within the City of Maple Grove. Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, to approve the purchase agreement to sell 3- parcels of city -owned land on 73rd Avenue N to MSI, LLC. Councilmember Leith thanked the owners for allowing him to tour their facility. He too was happy this business would be able to stay in Maple Grove. Councilmember Barnett thanked MSI Holdings for staying in the community. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Arbor Lakes Economic Development Manager Angell stated applicant is Business Park seeking PUD development stage plan approval for Building A Phase 2 of the second phase of Arbor Lakes Business Park and final plat Planned Unit approval to re -plat the property into two separate lots. The Development subject property is located at the southeast intersection of Elm Creek Boulevard and Zachary Lane. This project was first Non- brought forward for approvals by the city in 2017 and received Residential renewed in 2021. This request for PUD approvals February Development development stage plan and final pat approval matches the Stage Plan development concept and comments that were previously and Final Plat approved in 2021. It was noted the applicant is proposing to construct one building, Building A, that is a total of 221, 549 square feet in size. The proposed development is consistent and mirrors what was developed in the first phase of Arbor Lakes Business Park, directly adjacent to the east of the property. Necessary approvals for the second building of phase 2, Building B, would be applied for at a future date prior to Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 13 construction. Building A would be located in the northern portion of the property and Building B would be located in the southern portion of the property. Staff discussed the plans in further detail and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Councilmember Jaeger supported this development having charging stations for its employees. Economic Development Manager Angell explained the developer did not oppose the installation of charging stations but indicated they would like to work on this with the future tenant. Councilmember Hanson asked if the Arbor Committee comments were reviewed with the developer. Economic Development Manager Angell reported these comments were shared with the developer and a new landscaping plan was being submitted to the City. Councilmember Jaeger questioned why the developer needed so many parking spaces and inquired if the site would have handicap parking stalls. Economic Development Manager Angell explained this was based on industry standards and what experts believe future tenants would require. Josh Budish, Endeavor Development, thanked the Council for their consideration. He indicated the site would have handicap parking stalls noting this would be worked out with the future tenant. He reported the site would have charging stations and would be added once he knows where the tenant will want them. Motion by Councilmember Leith, by seconded Councilmember Jaeger, to approve directing the City Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development agreement and a Resolution approving Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 2 PUD development stage plan and final plat, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Engineering Department dated April 7, 2021 b. The Fire Department dated April 2, 2021 c. The Arbor Committee, dated May 3, 2021 Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 14 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were rive ayes and no nays. Motion carried. MHV Housing Planning Manager Vickerman stated the applicant is requesting 55+ Planned PUD development stage plan and final plat approval for a 169- Unit unit market rate, 55+ rental housing building. The proposed Development building is just west of Grove Circle North, and south of the Residential recently approved apartment building in the Minnesota Health Village campus. The building is shown in generally the same Development location and configuration as the approved concept plan for this Stage Plan area. Staff has no major issues with the proposal as it is Final Plat consistent with the approved concept plan for this area. Staff discussed the plans in further detail and explained the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Councilmember Leith asked if the previously approved senior building was owner occupied or rental. Planning Manager Vickerman reported the development to the north was market rate. Andy Bollig, Roers Company, thanked staff for the thorough presentation and thanked the City Council for their consideration. Motion by Councilmember Hanson, by seconded Councilmember Leith, to directing approve City the Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development agreement and a Resolution approving the MHV Housing 55+ PUD development stage plan and final plat subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Water Resources Engineer dated April 21, 2021 b. The Fire Department dated April 26, 2021 c. The Parks & Recreation Department dated May 492021 Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 15 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Village Arbor Planning Manager Vickerman stated the applicant is requesting Lakes Senior PUD concept stage plan amendment and development stage Housing plan amendment approval for a four- story, 201- unit senior Planned Unit living building with a mix of independent living, assisted living Development and memory care units. The site received PUD concept stage plan approval on May 18, 2020 for this use. The site received Non- PUD development stage plan approval on September 8, 2020 Residential for at 196- unit, five -story building. Staff discussed the plans in Concept Stage further detail and reported the Planning Commission Plan recommended approval. Amendment Councilmember Jaeger questioned how many of these units Development would be affordable. Planning Manager Vickerman deferred this Stage Plan question to the applicant. He explained it was his understanding Amendment the units would be market rate. Evan Doran, reported all units Final Plat would be market rate for this project. Councilmember Jaeger asked why memory care units were not required to be one- story. Mr. Doran explained the state was transitioning memory care to have a different occupancy and must be a non- combustible space. He reported this led him to create a project with a separate memory care wing. Councilmember Jaeger expressed frustration with the fact the State of Minnesota kept putting new regulations in place because this was driving up the cost of constructing these types of units. Motion by Councilmember by Jaeger, seconded Councilmember to Leith, directing the City approve Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development agreement and a Resolution approving the Village Arbor Lakes Senior Housing PUD concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan amendment and final plat, subject to: Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 16 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Community & Economic Development Department dated May 4, 2021 b. The Water Resources Engineer, dated April 22, 2021 c. The Fire Department dated May 5, 2021 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Report on Community and Economic Development Director Hogeboom Upcoming updated the Council regarding the following: Community • The Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, and Economic June 1, 2021 where the Crocus Grove development and Development Crew Carwash would be discussed. Items The Planning Commission would begin holding in person meetings after July 12, 2021. Boston Scientific would be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for their new building on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11: 00 a. m. A Council Worksession was scheduled for June 7, 2021. Report on Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Ashfeld updated the Council regarding the following: Upcoming Staff discussed the Lawndale/ Dunkirk corridor and Engineering Items recommended a corridor study be completed from Bass Lake Road and Weaver Lake Road. Staff provided the Council with a timeline on the city' s 2021 street improvement projects. Staff commented these projects were broken up into various phases. It was noted a letter would be sent to residents within the three project areas to Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 17 inform them of the plans for this year. Authorization City Administrator Nelson requested the Council authorize the to Enter into a Mayor to execute a contract for federal lobbying services. She Contract for explained these services would assist the city with pursuing new federal funding programs. She reported the original cost for the Federal contract was $ 5, 000 per month but after further negotiation this Lobbying was reduced to $ 3, 500 per month. Services Councilmember Jaeger asked if the City Council needed a contract for a whole year. City Administrator Nelson believed there was a year' s worth of assistance needed in order to properly advocate and lobby for the city. She indicated staff and the Council could reevaluate the effectiveness of the lobbying efforts after one year. Councilmember Leith explained there were several different pots of funding sources and he supported the city having someone lobbying on behalf of Maple Grove. He indicated he supported the proposed contract. Mayor Steffenson agreed stating there was a lot of money floating around from different programs and he wanted someone advocating on behalf of the city. Motion by Mayor Steffenson, seconded by Councilmember Leith, to adjourn to approve authorizing the mayor to execute a contract in the monthly amount of $ 3, 500 with Primacy Strategy Group for federal lobbying services. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Heidi Nelson, Ms. Nelson explained that the Council has her Monday report if City there are any questions. She reported the City Council would be Administrator returning to in person meetings on Monday, June 7, 2021. Items Added Councilmember Jaeger reported the Historical Society would be meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Public Works to the Agenda Building. Councilmember Jaeger thanked all who attended the recent farmer' s market. She invited the public to visit the farmers market every Thursday through October. Councilmember Jaeger explained Age Friendly Maple Grove Maple Grove City Council Minutes May 17, 2021 Page 18 would be meeting next on June 11, 2021 at 8: 30 a. m. She indicated this group was focused on transportation, community health services and housing. Those interested in attending should contact City Hall for a virtual invite. Councilmember Jaeger reported Maple Grove would be hosting a city- wide cleanup Saturday, May 22, 2021. on Further information about this event was available on the city' s website. Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to stop leaving items on their curb marked free because this went against City Code. Councilmember Jaeger hoped everyone would have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Councilmember Leith reported the Concert on the Lawn event was scheduled for September 17 and 18, 2021. He indicated bands were signed for both nights. Councilmember Leith stated the 16Ih Annual Gift of Sight Golf Classic would be hosted by the Lions Club on Friday, June 11, 2021. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, to adjourn to the regular City Council meeting on June 7, 2021 at 7: 30 p. m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 00 p. m. by Mayor Steffenson. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Nelson City Administrator