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October 25, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Council Business 1. Consider Acceptance of the 3rd Quarter 2022 Interim Financial Report. City Manager Massopust indicated Finance Director Foschi would be presenting this item to the Council. Finance Director Foschi stated the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends as a best practice that a government undertake a process of monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews to ensure the ongoing completeness and accuracy of the data it collects. This process should include financial analysis of interim management reports to identify anomalous or incomplete data to be corrected. She reviewed the General Fund revenues and expenditures in further detail, also commenting on the City’s enterprise funds. Staff commented further on the third quarter financials and recommended approval. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information regarding how inflationary pressures have impacted expenditures over the past quarter. Finance Director Foschi stated over the last year contractual expenses have been higher than anticipated, such as natural gas bills. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if most cities processed their interfund loans in May and November. City Manager Massopust stated he was uncertain when other cities timed these payments. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to accept the 3rd Quarter 2022 Interim Financial Report. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consider Approval of Agreement with the Minnesota DNR for Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Grant Funds for Park Improvement at Totem Pole Park. City Manager Massopust indicated Parks and Recreation Director Fink would be presenting this item to the Council. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated this is a matching grant (Outdoor Recreation Grant) from the MnDNR for improvements at Totem Pole Park. These improvements were called for in the Parks Comprehensive Plan, which Council in 2020. Improvements include; a full size basketball court, four pickle ball courts, new playground, open-air shelter, parking lot, and ball field enhancements. It was noted the City Attorney had reviewed the proposed agreement with the MnDNR. Staff commented further on how the City would utilize this grant for Totem Pole Park and requested the Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the MnDNR. Councilmember Abdulle congratulated staff for putting together this successful grant. He questioned how final the plans were, considering the City would still be seeking public engagement. Parks and Recreation Director Fink explained the park elements would have to remain but the hours, access, design or placement could be rearranged within the park. Councilmember Abdulle stated he used to live near this park and noted this was one of the most diverse areas of the community. He encouraged staff to keep in mind what the park needs were for the surrounding community when renovating this park. Parks and Recreation Director Fink explained there was not room for a soccer field within this park, but noted staff was looking to have additional greenspace within Hansen Park available for soccer. She reported she has heard from the neighbors that basketball courts were a must and this has been included in the park plans. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked Councilmember Abdulle for his comments and stated she appreciated how staff had heard the comments and cultural needs of the community. She believed the consultants had done a wonderful job assessing each of the City’s parks. Councilmember Axberg discussed how the City pursued feedback from the public. She appreciated how staff has balanced costs and facilities within this park in order to meet the Council Business 1. Consider Acceptance of the 3rd Quarter 2022 Interim Financial Report. 2. Consider Approval of Agreement with the Minnesota DNR for Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Grant Funds for Park Improvement at Totem Pole Park.