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September 26, 2023 Page 5 of 7 through Ramsey/Washington Counties would be conducted through existing vendors by using small organics bags that would be collected in existing bins and these special bags would then be taken to transfer stations. Councilmember Abdulle asked if the City could change the location of the current organics receptacle bin. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported the current receptacle was located at the Public Works Facility and residents were allowed to drop off their organics in this bin. City Manager Massopust stated this bin was owned and managed by the County and he would have to speak with Ramsey County to see if they would support the bin being moved to another location. Councilmember Allen thanked staff for the time that was spent on learning where the County’s organics program was. He appreciated learning more about the process and the County’s timeline for their curbside organics program. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas supported the City speaking with the County to see if the City could have more receptacles for organics recycling in New Brighton, as well as providing more transparency and communication with the public when it comes to organics pickup. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated it was his understanding the County was working through the bottlenecks at the transfer stations before pursuing a curbside program. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated none of the multi-family residential properties with nine or fewer units were participating in recycling. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported this was the case. He commented on how staff could work with the property owner if someone were to come forward requesting recycling services. Beverly Matteson, Republic Services, explained a separate contract would be required for this property and she could assist with putting this in place. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a five-year contract extension with Republic Services for curbside collection of recyclable materials. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 4. Consider a Resolution approving a Site Plan authorizing installation of a splash pad facility in Lion’s Park. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated the City of New Brighton is seeking authorization to supplement the existing park facilities at 600 Park Drive (adjacent to Long Lake Park and the Enclave residential neighborhood) with a new splash pad water feature in accordance with the recently approved 2040 Park & Trail System Master Plan. Aerial photos of the park were reviewed with the Council, along with plans for the splash pad. He reviewed the statutory requirements that were in place from the State of Minnesota and noted this project has already received design approval from the State. He explained the proposed splash pad would not be recirculating but would have fresh potable municipal water at all times due to the fact the City has to pump and treat far more water than it can use on a daily basis because of the agreement the City has in place with the Army. He discussed how water from the splash pad would flow into an adjacent pond that would be filtered and then used to irrigate the park. He described the hours of operation for the splash pad which would be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Staff commented further on the proposed project and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Councilmember Dunsworth asked if Searles Street would have “No Parking” signs posted. City Manager Massopust reported the Council has to approve regulatory signs and staff would 4. Consider a Resolution approving a Site Plan authorizing installation of a splash pad facility in Lion’s Park.