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January 25, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned how maintenance issues would be addressed on the EV stations. Mr. McDevitt reported the agreement did not include performance language. He explained the EV stations would have smart technology and would notify the CSG team if there was a problem. He stated assistance may be needed from staff on occasion to flip a breaker and major issues with the EV stations would require CSG to hire a local electrician. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas inquired if this language should be included in the contract. City Attorney Sonsalla advised the contract does include duty to maintain station language. She reported the City does have the right to terminate the agreement for cause if the EV stations were not being properly maintained. Councilmember Allen commented the Council discussed this item previously at the worksession meeting on January 11. He discussed how this partnership would provide the City with the best deal for providing EV stations throughout the community. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas believed this contract was a great opportunity for the City of New Brighton as it pursues actionable ways to reduce greenhouse gases in the community. She thanked staff for their leadership and for pursuing this opportunity on behalf of the City of New Brighton. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign an approved Electric Vehicle Master License Agreement with CSG EV, LLC. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Resolution to Consider Support for Ramsey County to Submit Old Highway 8 for a Metropolitan Council Bridge Fund Grant. City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated the City of New Brighton supports Ramsey County’s efforts in its application for 'Bridge' funds to replace the Old Highway 8 Bridge over Minnesota Commercial Railway between 8th Avenue and 5th Avenue NW. Old Highway 8 supports local and regional traffic. The existing bridge is structurally deficient per the FHWA bridge rating system and is a load posted bridge. This stretch of roadway is a vital corridor for the City of New Brighton, and the bridge provides the most direct route to Interstate‐35W for the ~6,000 vehicles/day that travel the corridor (including two recently approved affordable housing projects). If selected these funds are planned for 2026‐27 deployment. If the bridge were approved for grant funds any remaining costs would be borne by the County. Staff commented further on the proposed bridge replacement along with the benefits of applying for this grant and recommended the Council support the Resolution. Councilmember Abdulle asked if federal IIJA funds could be used for projects like this. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting anticipated this funding would help fund projects that were ready to go. Councilmember Abdulle questioned if the County Road E bridge would be replaced in the future. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported this bridge was under the railroad’s ownership (a Canadian railroad company) and the replacement timeline was unknown. Councilmember Axberg stated she supported the City offering support for this grant application. Councilmember Allen commented he also supported this bridge grant application and encouraged staff to reach out to the railroad authority in order to raise the City’s concerns regarding their bridge considering the future plans for this corridor. 2. Resolution to Consider Support for Ramsey County to Submit Old Highway 8 for a Metropolitan Council Bridge Fund Grant.