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070 COUNCIL MEETING August 12, 1985 Page Seven CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY HALL OFFICE PLAN AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSTRUCTION Mr. Schumacher showed the Council the floor plan on the overhead projector and asked if the Council would accept this plan. He told the Council he had cost estimates on both a stick built plan and de- mountable wall plan and the Council should decide what method of reconstruction was preferred. The stick built plan was approximate- ly $3,000 to $8,000 less than the demountable plan, but the demount- able plan offered greater flexibility for future use. He noted that since the cost of the computer was less than anticipated the Council could afford to go with the demountable plan. Competitive bids would be required for this system. It was the consensus of the Council that the demountable plan would provide the flexibility needed in the future. Mr. Reinert asked if the floor plan would provide enough space for the Police Department. Mayor Benson said the Ways and Means Committee had talked to the Chief earier this evening and he indicated this plan would really help his department. It is adequate for the present and there is some room for expansion. Mr. Schumacher noted there would be more security for the police offices in that the door to the police de- partment will have controlled access. Only persons with keys will be able to enter this area. Mr. Marier moved to request bids for a demountable wall system not to exceed $27,000.00. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert requested that the bidders not be made aware of the figure of $27,000.00. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT) Mr. Schumacher explained that the Economic Development Committee met on July 16, 1985 and a motion was made by Mr. Karth asking for Coun- cil authorization to use Mr. Dan Wilson to begin establishment of a tax increment policy and district for this City. This was discussed at the July 22, 1985 Council Meeting and in a work session at 6:00 P.M. this evening. Mr. Wilson has presented a proposal for his services and has listed items he proposes to complete for a fee not to exceed $3,500.00. Mr. Schumacher said this money is in the Economic Development Committee budget and would be recouped through the tax increment project. Mr. Marier asked why are we not using any of our own consultants. Mr. Schumacher said this is a very technical area and did not believe the City Accountants were that familiar with tax increment. Also Voto, Reardon and Tautges charge much more than $35.00 per hour and if they are not that familiar it would take longer for them to put to- gether a plan.