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Mounds View City Council February 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 5 Approving the 2016 Public Works and Parks Seasonal Positions. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8519, Approving a Revised Job Description and Authorization to Advertise for a Seasonal Intern in the Public Works Department. Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated the Public Works Department was requesting a seasonal intern. This intern was first approved in 2006 in lieu of a seasonal worker. She reported this position would be temporary and part-time in nature. She explained the last time the City had an intern in the Public Works Department was 2010. She reviewed the revised job description and recommended approval and authorization to advertise for the position. Acting Mayor Mueller requested further information on the ArcView computer software program. Public Works Director Erickson explained this was the City’s GIS software. He provided further comment on how the intern would gain knowledge in the City’s GIS system through the internship. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8519, Approving a Revised Job Description and Authorization to Advertise for a Seasonal Intern in the Public Works Department. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 8514, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids, SUIP, Area I. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Area I. He noted the designs for Area I were complete and all approvals were in place. He indicated Municipal State Aid funding was available to assist with the expense of Area I. He described the bidding process in further detail with the Council and recommended approval. Acting Mayor Mueller asked which properties within the project area would be delayed to 2017. Public Works Director Erickson described the properties that would be delayed until 2017 as being those east of Quincy. Acting Mayor Mueller questioned if the new contract would have the 21-day clause. Public Works Director Erickson commented this has been discussed by staff and would be written into the plans and specs. Acting Mayor Mueller inquired if there was a penalty placed on contractors if they were not able to meet the 21-day clause. Public Works Director Erickson indicated he would have to be in touch with contractors as weather may keep contractors from meeting the 21-day deadline.