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Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 5 C7 B. Resolution 6203 Groveland Park Shelter Building Council Member Marty expressed concern with the high costs involved with this project and asked whether it was really necessary at this time. Public Works Director Lee explained that the temporary building that is there is in disrepair and will need to be taken down. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6203, a Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of a Site Plan, Construction Plans, Specifications, and Consultant Selection for the Groveland Park Shelter Building Replacement Project. Council Member Marty commented that he feels Council has the responsibility to carefully review expenditures to determine whether they are really necessary and he is concerned that this expenditure is not necessary at this time. He then expressed concern about using park dedication funds and depleting the fund which could compromise future park projects. Council Member Gunn indicated that she would like to pay for a well constructed building that residents could safely use and enjoy. Council Member Quick asked whether the City should be attempting to bring development to the City that maximizes the taxes for the City based on previously made statements. Council Member Stigney indicated that, philosophically, he agrees with Council Member Marty. He then asked whether Park and Recreation have the funds in their budget or whether it would come out of the general fund. Public Works Director Lee indicated that the funds would be coming out of the general fund. Council Member Stigney asked whether a long term analysis was done on the cost of maintenance for this building. Public Works Director Lee indicated that a study was done by the Commission with public input and this was identified as a parks need. He then said that future maintenance would cost less than what is currently being expended yearly to patch up and keep the old building running. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Marty) Motion carried. D. Resolution 6231, a Resolution Approving a Step Increase for David Parker r~ ~~ Council Member Stigney requested that the Resolution be read and noted there were semantic changes that needed to be made. City Administrator Ulrich provided an amended Resolution 6231 and read it for Council.