12-11-2013 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 2013 Dick Krumm, project architect, indicated that his estimate for the retaining wall exceeds $10,000, but suggested that rather than putting in a versa - lock wall system, utilizing the same materials as were just used on Little Canada Road should reduce the cost down to the $10,000 figure or below. It was also noted that keeping the wall at a 4 -foot height or less will eliminate the need for fencing on top of the wall. Krumm indicated that the next step would be to go out for bid for the various project components to determine actual pricing. There was discussion of the fact that as construction manager obtaining quotes for the various project components, Krumm will have the ability to negotiate each component to ensure the best pricing for the City. There was also discussion on the savings that will result in the City not having to pay sales tax beginning in 2014. The City Administrator indicated that he would provide Krumm with information on the sales tax exemption that was recently put out by the League of MN Cities. Krumm estimated that he would have final project numbers for Council consideration in January. Annie Liebel, LCRA, read a letter from LCRA President Mike Morelan outlining the Little Canada Recreation Association's support for this project and their offer to donate up to $20,000 toward the project provided that it is constructed as designed. The Council thanked LCRA for their generous offer as well as the continued support of Little Canada's recreation programs and facilities. It was noted that LCRA donated $120,000 for the construction of the skateboard park. The City Administrator indicated that at the December 1 8th Council meeting, the agenda will include authorization of RVK Architects to obtain bids /quotes for the warming house project. SEASONAL The City Administrator presented proposed wage scales for seasonal WORKERS employees. He noted that the 2014 starting wage for both Parks & SALARY Public Works Seasonal Workers and Rink Workers are proposed to SCALES remain at 2013 levels. The various step amounts are proposed to increase, however. The Administrator noted that the Rink Worker pay scale is $.50 more per step than the Parks & Public Works Seasonal Worker scale. The reason for this is that only adults are hired as Rink Workers given one of their duties is to supervise young children that may be dropped off at the rink. Secondly, Rink Workers are required to come in for limited and late evening hours to do rink flooding. 7