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Safety Commission - 01 Sep 2022 CANCELLED

Regular Meeting

New Ulm, MN · September 1, 2022

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AGENDA Safety Commission Meeting 5:00 PM - Thursday, September 1, 2022 City Hall Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. SECRETARY'S REPORT 3.1. Approve the minutes from the June 2, 2022 Safety Commission meeting. 2-3 6-2-22 Meeting Minutes 4. OLD BUSINESS 4.1. Parking restrictions in the South Park area was received and a decision was tabled by the City Council at their June 7, 2022 meeting. Council wished to receive more information about parking during events at Schell's Brewery. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1. Consider the preliminary 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as 4 - 20 recommended by the City Engineer for improvements relating to the City Complete Streets Policy. City of New Ulm Complete Streets Policy 2023 CIP Project Listing, Description and Cost Estimate 2023-2027 CIP Five-Year Listing 2023-2027 CIP Project Map 6. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 20 City of New Ulm Safety Commission Minutes of Meeting June 2, 2022 Attendance Officers Members Advisory Bill Aufderheide Chris Vorwerk Hon. Terry Sveine Chair Mayor Robert Mielke Ginny Walters Paul Macho Vice Chair Fire Chief Connie Grams Angela Foster Joe Stadheim Secretary City Engineer Deb Kaehler Kyle Windschitl Assistant City Engineer Randy Paa Jeff Hoffmann P.W. Superintendent Dave Borchert Police Chief Jason Seidl Br. Co. Sheriff 1. Call to Order 1.1 Meeting was called by Chairman Aufderheide 2. Annual Organization 2.1 Members introduced themselves and reviewed the membership roster. 2.2 Elections were conducted for Commission Officers. Elections were opened for Chair. A motion was made by Robert Mielke, seconded by Angela Foster for Bill Aufderheide to serve as Chair. With no other nominations, all ayes and carried. Elections were opened for Vice-Chair. A motion was made by Deb Kaehler, seconded by Connie Grams for Robert Mielke to serve as Vice-Chair. With no other nominations, all ayes and carried. Elections were opened for Secretary. A motion was made by Angela Foster, seconded by Deb Kaehler for Connie Grams to serve as Secretary. With no other nominations, all ayes and carried. 2.3 Commission members reviewed the Commission Handbook and duties of the Commission. 3. Secretary’s Report 3.1 A motion was made by Angela Foster, seconded by Connie Grams to approve the meeting minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting. All ayes and carried. 4. New Business 4.1 Consider request for the establishment of parking restrictions in the South Park area along South Washington Street, 18th South Street, 19th South Street and South Park Road. City Engineer Stadheim explained the request. The Commission discussed the request. The Commission noted that establishing restrictions in this area would push parking further into the neighboring residential area that does not have sidewalks. Discussion about parking during events at Page 2 of 20 Schell’s Brewery and the use of the trolley during those events. Discussion about the roadway geometry and how restrictions would impact this area. Ultimately, a motion was made by Connie Grams and Seconded by Robert Mielke to receive and order filed the concern and to not recommend the establishment of any restrictions in this area. All ayes and carried. Announcements and Adjournment Next meeting date is at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 at City Hall, or at the call of the Chair. Motion was made for adjournment; Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Stadheim, City Engineer 2 Page 3 of 20 Page 4 of 20 Page 5 of 20 Section 1 - Project Description and Summary of Preliminary Estimated Cost. A. 2023 Utility, Street and Alley Improvements – Group I. This group of work includes improvements that have been petitioned for and/or ordered in by the City Council, as well as other improvements that should be considered as potential construction candidates. The improvements and associated estimates of cost that I recommend for consideration are as follows: i. Washington Street from 7th South Street to 10th South Street. This project consists of the reconstruction of the existing watermain, sanitary sewer main, sewer and water end services, storm sewer extension and modification, and reconstruction of the existing roadway section including excavation and replacement of subgrade, aggregate base, bituminous paving, pavement subdrains, concrete curb and gutter, pedestrian sidewalk ramps, street lighting and selective replacement of concrete driveway pavement and sidewalk. Estimated Cost: $1,476,420 ii. Minnesota Street from 7th North Street to 9th North Street. This project consists of the reconstruction of the existing watermain, sanitary sewer main, sewer and water end services, storm sewer extension and modification, and reconstruction of the existing roadway section including excavation and replacement of subgrade, aggregate base, bituminous paving, pavement subdrains, concrete curb and gutter, pedestrian sidewalk ramps, street lighting and selective replacement of concrete driveway pavement and sidewalk. Estimated Cost: $996,310 iii. Oakwood Avenue from Boettger Road to Milford Street. This project consists of the reconstruction of the existing roadway section including excavation and replacement of subgrade, aggregate base, bituminous paving, pavement subdrains, selective replacement of concrete curb & gutter, pedestrian sidewalk ramps and selective replacement of concrete driveway pavement and sidewalk. Estimated Cost: $671,500 iv. Alley Block 97 South of Center Street. 2|P a g e Page 6 of 20 Alley from 8th South Street to 9th South Street between Broadway and State Street. This project consists of the reconstruction of the existing alley pavement section including grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, selective seven inch (7”) concrete alley approach pavement, underdrain, miscellaneous removals and restoration. Estimated Cost: $46,200 v. Alley Block 96 South of Center Street. Alley from 9th South Street to 10th South Street between Broadway and State Street. This project consists of the reconstruction of the existing alley pavement section including grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, selective seven inch (7”) concrete alley approach pavement, underdrain, miscellaneous removals and restoration. Estimated Cost: $46,200 vi. Alley Block 93 South of Center Street. Alley from 12th South Street to 13th South Street between Broadway and State Street. This project consists of the reconstruction of the existing alley pavement section including grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, selective seven inch (7”) concrete alley approach pavement, underdrain, miscellaneous removals and restoration. Estimated Cost: $46,200 vii. Concrete Sidewalk and ADA Improvements. This project consists of ADA pedestrian ramp improvements to compliment the improvements scheduled within the 2023 Surface Reconstruction Project to meet the current ADA requirements as per New Ulm’s adopted ADA Transition Plan and other deficient concrete sidewalk at locations determined by the City Engineer. Estimated Cost: $84,480 Summation of Estimated Cost 2023 Utility, Street & Alley Improvements – Group I $3,367,310 B. 2023 MSAS Improvement Project. This group of work includes improvements on roadway segments and bridges currently on New Ulm’s Municipal State Aid System (MSAS) except as noted. 3|P a g e Page 7 of 20 i. North Highland Avenue from Oak Street to US Highway 14. This project consists of a bituminous mill and overlay, selective replacement of concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk and pedestrian sidewalk ramps. Estimated Cost: $852,500 ii. North Broadway from 20th North Street to CSAH 13/North Highland Avenue. This project consists of a bituminous Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) of the existing roadway driving surface, selective replacement of concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk and pedestrian sidewalk ramps. Estimated Cost: $1,221,000 Summation of Estimated Cost 2023 MSAS Improvement Project $2,073,500 C. 2023 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements. This project consists of the installation of railroad safety improvements, including the installation of warning lights and safety gates at the Valley Street railroad crossing between Center Street and 1st North Street 20223 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements $350,000 D. 2023 Surface Reconstruction Project. This group of work includes improvements on roadway segments by the City Public Works Department. Improvements include removal of existing bituminous pavement, reshaping the existing gravel base, repave with four inches (4”) of bituminous surfacing (unless noted otherwise) and selective replacement of concrete curb and gutter at the following locations: i. German Street from 12th South Street to 16th South Street (4 Blocks) Estimated Cost: $172,000 ii. State Street from 17th North Street to 19th North Street (2 Blocks) Estimated Cost: $86,000 iii. 8th North Street from Broadway to Washington Street (2 Blocks) Estimated Cost: $86,000 4|P a g e Page 8 of 20 iv. 17th North Street from Franklin Street to Jefferson Street (1 Block) Estimated Cost: $43,000 v. 6th South Street from Broadway to German Street (2 Blocks) Estimated Cost: $86,000 vi. 1st South Street from Valley Street to Front Street (1 Block) Estimated Cost: $43,000 Summation of Estimated Cost 2023 Surface Reconstruction Project by City Forces $516,000 E. 2023 Airport Projects. This group of work includes the following improvements to the Airport grounds: i. Terminal Parking Lot Rehabilitation Reconstruction of the Terminal Building parking lot, including ADA improvements. ii. Terminal Apron Expansion Expansion of the Airport Terminal Apron for future hangar development. iii. Aircraft Fuel System Replacement Replacement of the existing Airport fueling system. iv. Wildlife Safety Fencing Installation of Phase I of the wildlife safety fencing around the airport grounds. Estimated Contract Cost 2023 Airport Projects $1,365,000 F. 2023 Tree Planting Project. This group of work includes the planting of new and/or replacement trees on the proposed 2023 construction projects. Estimated Contract Cost 2023 Tree Planting Project $22,000 5|P a g e Page 9 of 20 SUMMARY OF SECTION 1 – PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED COST FOR 2023 CIP A. 2023 Utility, Street & Alley Improvements – Group I $3,367,310 B. 2023 MSAS Improvement Project $2,073,500 C. 2023 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement $350,000 D. 2023 Surface Reconstruction Project by City Forces $516,000 E. 2023 Airport Project $1,365,000 F. 2023 Tree Planting Project $22,000 SUMMATION 2023 CIP $7,693,810 6|P a g e Page 10 of 20 Section 8 - Projected Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Listing YEAR 2023 2023 Utility, Street and Alley Improvement – Group I Project  Washington Street from 7th South Street to 10th South Street - $1,476,420 o Watermain (1940 Transite), Sanitary Sewer (1941 VCP) and Storm Sewer Extension o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 4) and ADA Improvements  Minnesota Street from 7th North Street to 9th North Street - $996,310 o Watermain (1915 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1922 VCP) and Storm Sewer Extension o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 34) and ADA Improvements  Oakwood Avenue from Boettger Road to Milford Street - $610,500 o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 33) and ADA Improvements  Alley Block 97 South of Center Street - $46,200 o 8th South Street to 9th South Street between Broadway & State Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 10)  Alley Block 96 South of Center Street - $46,200 th th o 9 South Street to 10 South Street between Broadway & State Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 0)  Alley Block 93 South of Center - $46,200 th th o 12 South Street to 13 South Street between Broadway & State Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 0)  Concrete Sidewalk & ADA Improvements - $84,480 o Concrete Sidewalk ADA Improvements  Estimated Cost: $3,306,310 2023 MSAS Improvement Project  North Highland Avenue from Oak Street to HWY 14 - $852,500 o Roadway Mill & Overlay and ADA Improvements (OCI: 65)  North Broadway from 20th North Street to CSAH 13 - $1,221,000 o Roadway Full Depth Reclamation and ADA Improvements (OCI: 21)  Estimated Cost: $2,073,500 2023 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements  Installation of Lights and Gates at the Valley Street Crossing  Estimated Cost: $350,000 2023 Surface Reconstruction Project (City Forces)  German Street (OCI: 30) from 12th South Street to 16th South Street (4 Blocks) - $172,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 30)  State Street (OCI: 8) from 17th North Street to 19th North Street (2 Blocks) - $86,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 8)  8th North Street (OCI: 18) from Broadway to Washington Street (2 Blocks) - $86,000 24 | P a g e Page 11 of 20 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 18) th  17 North Street (OCI: 39) from Franklin Street to Jefferson Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 39)  6th South Street (OCI: 13) from Broadway to German Street (2 Blocks) - $86,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 13)  1st South Street (OCI: 14) from Valley Street to Front Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 14)  Estimated Cost: $516,000 2023 Airport Project  Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction  Terminal Apron Reconstruction  Fuel System Replacement  Phase I of Wildlife Fencing  Estimated Cost: $1,365,000 2023 Tree Planting Project  Planting of new and/or replacement trees on 2023 Projects  Estimated Cost: $22,000 Estimated Total Cost 2023 CIP: $7,693,810 25 | P a g e Page 12 of 20 YEAR 2024 2024 Utility, Street and Alley Improvement – Group I Project  Bridge Street from Cottonwood Street to Tower Road - $2,940,000 o Watermain (1954 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1954 VCP) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 7) and ADA Improvements  Lakeside Village Addition Roadway Improvements - $2,058,550 o Initial Roadway Improvements, Sidewalk, Street Lighting and Restoration  Alley Block 2 North of Center Street - $50,000 o 2nd North Street to 3rd North Street between Valley & Front Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 48, recent seal coat)  Alley Block 0 South of Center Street - $50,000 o Center Street to 1st South Street between Valley & Front Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 5)  Concrete Sidewalk & ADA Improvements - $100,000 o Concrete Sidewalk ADA Improvements  Estimated Cost: $5,198,550 2024 MSAS Improvement Project  20th South Street from Broadway to Bridge No. 08520 o Watermain (1954 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1929 VCP) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 17) and ADA Improvements  Estimated Cost: $4,465,000 2024 Mn/DOT Project  HWY 14 & North Highland Avenue Roundabout Construction  Estimated Cost: $2,400,000 2024 Recreational Trail Reconstruction  Recreational Trail from 20th South Street to 12th South Street o Trail Full Depth Reclamation (OCI: 34) o Dependant on City Receiving DNR Trail Grant  Estimated Cost: $150,000 2024 Surface Reconstruction Project (City Forces)  10th South Street from Valley Street to Front Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 14) th  8 South Street from Valley Street to Front Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 15) th  7 South Street from Railroad Tracks to Front Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 33)  5th South Street from Valley Street to Front Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 8) 26 | P a g e Page 13 of 20  13th South Street from Minnesota Street to German Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 9)  German Street from 19th North Street to 20th North Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 49)  Payne Street from 16th North Street to North Terminus (2 Blocks) - $86,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 15)  Courtland Circle from Jonathon Drive to Terminus (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 10) th  11 South Street from Payne Street to Jefferson Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 36)  South Park Road from 17th South Street to 18th South Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 8)  Estimated Cost: $516,000 2024 Airport Project  Phase II Wildlife Fencing  Estimated Cost: $500,000 2024 Tree Planting Project  Planting of new and/or replacement trees on 2024 Projects  Estimated Cost: $66,000 Estimated Total Cost 2024 CIP: $11,725,550 27 | P a g e Page 14 of 20 YEAR 2025 2025 Utility, Street and Alley Improvement – Group I Project  German Street from Center Street to 3rd North Street - $1,806,000 o Watermain (1906 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1915 Seg. Block) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 37) and ADA Improvements  Valley Street from 3rd North Street to Center Street - $967,000 o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 27) and ADA Improvements  12th South Street from Minnesota Street to Valley Street - $709,500 o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 14) and ADA Improvements  North Broadway from 19th North Street to 20th North Street - $322,500 o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 56) and ADA Improvements  Alley Block 77 North of Center Street - $50,000 th th o 11 North Street to 12 North Street between Broadway & Minnesota Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 3)  Alley Block 94 North of Center Street - $50,000 o 11th North Street to 12th North Street between Broadway & State Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 13)  Alley Block 103 North of Center Street - $50,000 o 2nd North Street to 3rd North Street between Broadway & State Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 0)  Concrete Sidewalk & ADA Improvements - $100,000 o Concrete Sidewalk ADA Improvements  Estimated Cost: $4,055,500 2025 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements  Installation of Lights and Gates at the 16th South Street Crossing  Estimated Cost: $400,000 2025 Surface Reconstruction Project (City Forces)  Summit Avenue from State Park Road to Golf Drive (3 Blocks) - $125,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 13)  5th North Street from Broadway to German Street (2 Blocks) - $124,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 14)  3rd North Street from Broadway to Washington Street (2 Blocks) - $86,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 14)  Cottonwood Street from Broadway to Bridge Street (1.5 Blocks) - $64,500 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 33)  Bianchi Drive from North Highland Avenue to Clay Circle (1.5 Blocks) - $64,500 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 54)  Estimated Cost: $464,000 Estimated Total Cost 2025 CIP: $4,919,500 28 | P a g e Page 15 of 20 YEAR 2026 2026 Utility, Street and Alley Improvement – Group I Project  State Street from 12th North Street to 16th North Street - $2,580,000 o Watermain (1936 Transite), Sanitary Sewer (1950 VCP) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 6) and ADA Improvements  German Street from Center Street to 3rd South Street - $1,935,000 o Watermain (1891 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1906 Block) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 13) and ADA Improvements  Minnesota Street from 19th North Street to 20th North Street - $279,500 o Initial Roadway Improvements, Sidewalk, Street Lighting and Restoration  Alley Block 3 South of Center Street - $50,000 o 3rd South Street to 4th South Street between Front Street & Valley Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 38)  Concrete Sidewalk & ADA Improvements - $100,000 o Concrete Sidewalk ADA Improvements  Estimated Cost: $4,944,500 2026 MSAS Improvement Project  Garden Street from Center Street to 5th North Street - $3,225,000 o Watermain (1941 Transite) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 45), 5th North Mini-Roundabout and ADA Improvements o STP Small Urban future application 2026 Recreational Trail Reconstruction  Recreational Trail from 12th South Street to 3rd South Street o Trail Full Depth Reclamation (OCI: 15) o Dependent on City Receiving DNR Trail Grant  Estimated Cost: $150,000 2026 Surface Reconstruction Project (City Forces)  Point Lookout Alley (Blocks 159/160 South) - $30,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 23)  Jonathon Drive from Summit Ave to South leg of McIntosh Drive (5 Blocks) - $215,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 42)  Karl Drive from CSAH 29 to North Highland Avenue ( 2.5 Blocks) - $107,500 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 44)  Meyer Drive from Karl Drive to Terminus (1.5 Blocks) - $64,500 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 36)  Estimated Cost: $417,000 29 | P a g e Page 16 of 20 2026 Tree Planting Project  Planting of new and/or replacement trees on 2026 Projects  Estimated Cost: $44,000 Estimated Total Cost 2026 CIP: $8,780,500 30 | P a g e Page 17 of 20 YEAR 2027 2027 Utility, Street and Alley Improvement – Group I Project  Front Street from Center Street to 3rd South Street - $3,000,000 o Watermain (1908 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1933 VCP) and Storm Sewer Extension o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 93) and ADA Improvements o Not assessable, would be contingent on PUC funding  State Street from Center Street to 2nd South Street - $1,032,000 o Watermain (1891 CIP), Sanitary Sewer (1906 VCP) and Storm Sewer Modifications o Roadway Reconstruction (OCI: 44) and ADA Improvements  Alley Block 110 South of Center Street - $50,000 th th o 4 South Street to 5 South Street between State Street & Washington Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 3)  Alley Block 62 North of Center Street - $50,000 o 3rd North Street to 4th North Street between Minnesota Street & German Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 33)  Alley Block 60 South of Center Street - $50,000 o 5th South Street to 6th South Street between Minnesota Street & German Street o Alley Reconstruction (OCI: 3)  Concrete Sidewalk & ADA Improvements - $100,000 o Concrete Sidewalk ADA Improvements  Estimated Cost: $4,282,000 2027 Surface Reconstruction Project (City Forces)  21st North Street from North Broadway to Compost Site (3 Blocks) - $129,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 52)  3rd South Street from Broadway to Front Street (5 Blocks) - $250,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 36)  Jefferson Street from 12th North Street to 13th North Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 21)  2nd North Street from Jefferson Street to Franklin Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 38)  1st South Street from State Street to Washington Street (1 Block) - $43,000 o Roadway Surface Reconstruction (OCI: 29)  Estimated Cost: $508,000 2027 Tree Planting Project  Planting of new and/or replacement trees on 2027 Projects  Estimated Cost: $22,000 Estimated Total Cost 2027 CIP: $4,812,000 31 | P a g e Page 18 of 20 FUTURE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BEYOND 2027 Utility, Street and Alley Improvements / MSAS Improvements  Payne Street from Center Street to 8th North Street (2028)  German Street from 7th South Street to 3rd South Street (2028)  State Street from 8th North Street to 5th North Street (2030)  State Street from 5th North Street to Center Street (2029)  State Street from 2nd South Street to 7th South Street (2030)  Center Street from Broadway to German Street  Center Street from German Street to Front Street  1st North Street from German Street to Front Street  1st South Street from Broadway to Front Street  3rd North Street from Minnesota Street to Front Street (2029)  Oakwood Avenue from Hazelwood Avenue to Hollywood Avenue (2030)  West Street from 5th North Street to South Terminus  Linden Street from 5th North Street to 3rd North Street  3rd North Street from Garden Street to Linden Street  Alley Reconstruction  Recreational Trail Rehab/Overlay o 3rd South Street to CSAH 13 Surface Reconstruction Improvements  Golf Drive from Summit Avenue to Terminus SUMMARY OF SECTION 8 – 5-Year CIP ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS CIP Year Estiamted Project Cost 2023 $7,693,810 2024 $11,725,500 2025 $4,919,500 2026 $8,780,500 2027 $4,812,000 Summation 2023 - 2027 CIP Estimated Cost $37,931,310 32 | P a g e Page 19 of 20 Map #9 Page 20 of 20

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