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March 9, 2021 Page 4 of 8 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 6:59 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of its Subordinance Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Brighton Oaks Project), Series 2021; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the note and related documents; providing for the security, rights, and remedies with respect to the note; and granting approval for certain other actions with respect thereto. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated these bonds were a tool available to the City in order to further the mission and vision of the City Council. Councilmember Abdulle commented on the different levels of affordable housing and understood these units would be at 60% AMI. He understood that everyone may not be able to afford this rental level. He indicated the Council was always looking for ways to create additional affordable housing units. Councilmember Allen stated he appreciated Councilmember Abdulle's comments. He reported this project was targeted at 60% AMI and discussed how State law changed while this project was under construction. He understood affordability was a word that does not meet all instances and noted the Council would continue to address this matter. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Council Business Consider Authorization for a Resolution Authorizing the Application for the MNDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Hansen Park Improvements. City Manager Massopust indicated Parks and Recreation Director Fink would be presenting this item to the Council. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated in 2018, the Parks and Recreation Department was scheduled to replace fencing and backstops at Hansen Park for the two remaining youth fields at Hansen Park through the Non -Fleet Capital Asset Replacement Fund. A decision was made to delay those replacements in order to wait for the outcomes from the Parks Comprehensive Plan. Due to soil conditions and field location, rain and water often impact playability, cause field damage, which result in increased cancelations. With the completion and adoption of Parks and Recreation System Plan, the Parks and recreation department is proposing an application to the DNR to help facilitate the completion of a portion of the approved Hansen Park Master plan. Parks and Recreation Director Fink commented for the purposes of this grant, the proposal includes reorientation of the north ballfield to an ideal direction for play (northeast). Each ballfield will be re -sized to 200' with grading and drainage improvements to accommodate play. The layout also includes a paved multi -use 8' wide trail connection to each field and expanded spectator areas with bleachers. Small play pods with one or two play features (such as swings) would be located near the spectator area for younger children watching games. There is also an option to fit a multipurpose field on the north ballfield. Parking lots will be consolidated into one lot with 119 stalls including accessible parking and sidewalks. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported improvements to the popular disc golf course include a redesigned entrance, first hole and upgrades to existing tee boxes for consistency. An open-air shelter just south of the parking lot provides a separate gathering area for disc golf and space Council Business 1. Consider Authorization for a Resolution Authorizing the Application for the MNDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Hansen Park Improvements.