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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 12, 2023 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION AT 2750 RICE STREET The Community Development Director explained the Council is asked to consider a contract for building demolition at the City owned property located at 2750 to prepare for redevelopment. She provided details on the preparation that staff has began and the demolition that would occur including asbestos removal. She noted that once the building is demolished, the City would realize a cost savings in things that are currently being paid for, such as insurance. The City Administrator stated that perhaps jersey barriers should be placed at the entrance to ensure vehicles visiting the adjacent commercial property do not park on the area while the seed is being established. The Community Development Director noted that this cost would come from the TIF balance from 2022 and 2023. D. Miller asked the cost for insurance and other things the City is paying for at that property currently. The City Clerk replied that the insurance for that property is $3,500 annually. Mayor Fischer asked if the asbestos removal costs would be reasonable or whether there could be any additional costs to be anticipated. The Community Development Director replied that the contractor did walk through the building to review the conditions and provided a cost estimate. She stated that if more asbestos were found there would be an estimated cost provided but that it should be minimal. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-4-44 APPROVING CONTRACT WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $20, 045 PL US ABATEMENT COSTS FOR NITTI COMPANIES TO PROVIDE DEMOLITION WORK FOR THE EXISTING SIR UCTURE (PA WN SHOP) LOCATED AT 2750 RICE STREET The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. DISCUSS NEW COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER POSITION The City Administrator stated that this item does not require action, but direction from the Council. He noted that this new position would have a long-term fiscal impact which is why it is being discussed. He provided background information on the process that began with the consultant in October of 2022 as a follow up to the discussions at the strategic planning meetings. He explained that there are some outstanding initiatives and responsibilities that would benefit from this additional staffing position. He stated that staff reviewed position descriptions from other communities with similar positions and then tweaked that to better fit this community. He stated that if the Council supports this action, staff could bring a final position description back at the next meeting for approval. D. Miller commented that in reading the position description, it would be clear as to the intent of the position for those interested. El