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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2013 KURT FRISON The Council indicated that they would support bringing in utilities to the site in conjunction with the Little Canada Road project. However, they would not proceed with the warming house project at this time. Blesener suggested that perhaps the City should bid the project at this time to see what the costs come in at. The Director noted that if the project did not proceed, there would be additional architect costs to rebid in the future. The Administrator suggested that if the City bid the project with no intention of proceeding, this may alienate contractors. He also noted that after the first of the year the City regains tax exempt status on direct materials purchases which would result in a cost savings for the project. Based on the discussion this evening, the Administrator indicated that City staff would pursue the following: additional funding sources; project modifications to reduce costs; and /or budget adjustments. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -7 -127 — AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES TO THE FIRE BARNS WARMING HOUSE SITE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LITTLE CANADA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator reported that Kurt Frison is resigning his employment with the City in order to take a full -time fire fighter position with the City of Vadnais Heights. The Administrator reported that Frison has been an excellent employee for the City and wished him well in his new opportunity. The Administrator reported that the City would be advertising for a replacement in the Public Works Department. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Attes Hanson, City Administrator 12