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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 2013 APPOINT COUNCIL REPRESENT- ATIVES TO PUBLIC WORKS/ PARKS FACILITY DESIGN COMMITTEE The City Administrator agreed that Oertel received extremely strong recommendations from other cities that have utilized their services. The Administrator felt that Oertel's experience coupled with the recommendations received, made this firm the top choice. The Administrator also noted that Oertel provided the lowest cost estimate of the firms interviewed. Keis agreed with the comments made. McGraw stated that all three firms were exceptional, but indicated that he liked Oertel's communication style. Boss agreed that all three firms could do the job, and indicated that she had the most confidence in HCM. However, she would support Oertel if that is the consensus. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -12 -237 — SELECTING OERTEL ARCHITECTS, LTD AS THE ARCHITECT FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS /PARKS FACILITY SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator reported on the need to form a Public Works /Parks Facility Design Committee and to have a broad -based group of individuals on that committee. The Administrator recommended that two Council representatives be appointed to that group. He noted that most committee meetings would occur during the day. The Administrator also reported that the Council would be keep updated on the committee's progress and would also be involved in presentations and decisions on key design elements. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -12 -238 — APPOINTING MAYOR BLESENER AND COUNCIL MEMBER McGRAW TO THE PUBLIC WORKS /PARKS FACILITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5) Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 17