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I Reported the Law Enforcement Torch run for the Special Olympics will not take place this year; however, the department is hoping to have a viffual torch run wearing T-shirts made for this special event. The video will be sent to the Special Olympics.t Mayor MeGowan, on behalf of the Chief Bland, reportetl lhere is no back-up geileralor al the Police Departmeflt; sta/f is looking into purchasing a propane powered generator, which could be converted to natural gas when it become,s available. The purchose price will be brought before eouncil at afuture weeling. Firq $lUsjf .-Sd Fliqli r 'I'hanked the citizens, council and city for supporting and passing the lery, which will help to continue funding at the Fire Department.r Reported there were 23 calls in April, including 2 lires I vehicle and I contained legal burn. r Reported it has been faidy quief at Fire Department- Publie Appea{ancgs: 15 Mi+ute Limit Mayor McGowan read a citizen comment into the record. Eva Tyler wrot€ regarding h€r concerns about the unfinished shelter by the Coal Mines Trail Parking area, and thc money that was left by the Estate of Floward Carlin fot irnprovements at the Trailhead. Ms. Tyler commented she would like to see the Cily complete the pro-ject as soon as possible, within the limits of the COVID-19 rules, Mayor McGowan reported Mr, Carlin left $10,000 to the Coal Mine Trail, which the City of Cte Elum decided to use for amenities to the slructure, including a fountain ($4,490), the water meter service for the fountain ($143), and a large stone caim. Additional cosls include engineenng costs lbr tire pole ($Z,lSll for the cairn, the cost ol the pole placement fbr the caini ($324) and cement ($200) for a total of $8,860. Rocks will be placed on the caim when the structure is completed. The Coal Mine Trail also received a Lodging Ta-r Grant in the amount of $ 17,000, which will be used for materials. Mayor lv{cGowan noted the completion of the struclure is a volunteer projeci. Covid-I9 rules will prevent work on the project until Phase 2 conres to the County, at which time, the volunteers are ready to start wr:rking. Mayor McGowan will send this infonnation to Ms, Iyler. Bu slnesr [.gn uirln s a Puhlig.gglrllle None Unfinished B*usinejq None New Business a. County Lodging Tax Grant Applicatlon: Lucy Temple reported the City has an opportunity to apply for a Kittitas County Tourism-Related Small-Scale Municipality-Owned Capital Project & Operations Grant; the application is due on 0611812020, with about $100,000 to distribute among applicants. The application must be tied to an existing funded project. Component #1 is for frail counters for data collection; 1 long*term at the Coal Mines Trail and I long-term at the Dog Par[ 3 portable trail counters for use at other parks or trails, seasonal or holiday event attendance, sidewalk use and movement.within the downtown. These will be used to assess trail or park use for future planning of maintenance & operations. Component #2 is for park amenities, including the Disc Golf Course signs, logc and tourism brochures to improve park visitation and provide additional ways for the community to get out and get healthy; and to plan future events and tournaments. Tlre total grant request is for $3,200; terms of the grant require a 50% match, which is already secured. The trail counters are matchcd by thc Dog Park City Lodging Tax and the Disc Golf Course signs are matched by the Hanson Ponds Park upgrades 3