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Mounds View City Council January 9, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 4 Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve plans and specifications for the Public Works Facility and authorize advertisement for bids. He reviewed the design plans briefly noting only the plumbing plans needed further review. He described how the plans and specs would be published for review. It was noted the bid opening would occur on February 21st with the Council awarding the bid on February 27th. He estimated the project would cost $6.9 million and discussed the project costs the City has incurred to date. Staff reviewed the project details further with the Council and recommended approval. Mayor Mueller asked what the impact would be on the average Mounds View household if the Public Works Facility project were funded through bonds. Finance Director Beer stated this would lead to roughly a 10% tax levy increase. Mayor Mueller questioned if funding from the levy reduction fund could be used to assist with this project. Finance Director Beer stated this was possible. Council Member Hull asked if the bonds were for 15 or 20 years. Finance Director Beer reported the City would be using 20 year bonds. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8696, Approve Plans and Specifications for Public Works Facility and Authorize Advertisement for Bids. Council Member Meehlhause requested staff provide the Council with an updated spreadsheet on the financing for the Public Works Facility. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 931, an Ordinance Amending Section 105.04 of the Municipal Code Regarding Council Meeting Times. City Administrator Ericson requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would amend City Code regarding Council meeting times. He stated the Council discussed changing their meeting start times last fall to reduce staff comp time. He noted the public would still have the same access to the meetings if the time were pushed up. Staff explained the Council was considering moving the meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. He reported the Ordinance would not take effect until early March. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 931, an Ordinance Amending Section 105.04 of the Municipal Code Regarding Council Meeting Times. Mayor Mueller feared that a 6:00 p.m. start time may hinder some residents from being on time for Public Input. However, if the Council could be flexible with this agenda item she could support the start time change.