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City Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 Page 8 of 10 are covered in the fixed charge for the first 5000 gallons. That process was decided on as a way to help those users who use very little water and a limited income. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 23; Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. AWARD COMMUNITY PARK BOOSTER IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT City Manager Durbin stated this is an important project for the City. Director Kowar reviewed the project noting it was originally only redoing the irrigation in the park but after review staff is suggesting adding some additional improvements to the park including incorporating the BMX track into the park; adding some landscaping around the dog park pond; and repairing the fencing for the dog park. Staff would like direction on if Council would like these additions included in the contract. Parks Superintendent Dean Johnson reviewed the irrigation project and the new technologies being used. Mayor Stolzmann noted the State regulations for the pond changed recently so it can no longer be used for dog swimming which is why it is blocked off from the dog park. Councilmember Maloney stated he supports this project but notes the cost is significant. He stated we need to be sure to maintain what we have once installed. Public Comments Josh Cooperman, 216 Griffith Street, stated putting in more native ecosystems would have a positive impact on climate change. He asked Council to consider not putting in new sod in some areas but instead install native plants and ecosystems. He suggested examining all parks to replace grass not used for recreational purposes with native plants. Cynthia Come Musslewhite, asked for consideration of more natural spaces and grasses in the parks rather than sod. Larry Donner, 1020 Willow Place, stated he doesn't support natural grasses being planted until there are prescription burns or mowing is used to keep it from being a fire hazard. Councilmember Dickinson stated if there are areas that make sense to have native grasses we should consider that. He suggested amending the contingency to $78,000. Mayor Stolzmann suggested giving staff some discretion regarding adding some native grasses and pollinators in the pond and BMX areas if it is appropriate.