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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> February 8, 2000 <br /> Page 8 <br /> 1 mation surrounding each source and the dollar figures that would be incorporated into the <br /> 2 Report. <br /> 3 Thuesen inquired that if a homeowner, who is living on a road using MSA funds, would be as- <br /> 4 sessed. Mr. Thistle stated that the theory is that every parcel in the City should pay an <br /> 5 assessment one time. However, most parcels have paid.an assessment once in the past already. <br /> 6 Thuesen asked Mr. Thistle if the City proceeds with the projects as planned, would the City en- <br /> 7 danger the A-1 credit standing? <br /> 8 Mr. Thistle responded that his opinion would be that the City would retain the A-1 credit rating; <br /> 9 however, he stated that in order to retain the current status, it would require discipline on the part <br /> 10 of the City in regard to developing the plan. He cautioned the Council, however, not to forego <br /> 11 sound policy decisions simply to retain the current rating. In other words, the current status <br /> 12 should not be a deciding point when it comes to what is best for the community. <br /> 13 Horst is hopeful that the Council will be able to meet again with Mr. Thistle to review funding is- <br /> 14 sues. He is anticipating that the current discussion is simply an overview of the Report and as <br /> 05 projects are accepted by.the City, the Council would again discuss with Mr. Thistle proposed <br /> 16 funding and financial issues. <br /> 17 Mr. Thistle suggested that he meet with the Council for an informal discussion and meeting to <br /> 18 review the Report in depth and discuss future projects. <br /> 19 Cavanaugh thanked Mr. Thistle and expressed appreciation for his presentation. <br /> 20 Mayor Cavanaugh called for a five minute recess at 8:50 p.m. <br /> 21 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 8:57 p.m. <br /> 22 B. ShortElliott, Hendrickson ("SEH") Report on the Proposed Public Works Facility. <br /> 23 Morrison provided a brief overview of the purpose for the report from the firm of Short,Elliott, <br /> 24 Hendrickson, Inc. He stated that in 1999, the City Council identified the need for a new public <br /> 25 works facility and in that respect, directed City Staff to request proposals from funis to assist in <br /> 26 designing the new facility. In the spring and summer, the City received requests from six firms, <br /> 27 and from those six, the firm of Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) was recommended by City <br /> 28 Staff to the City Council. <br /> 29 In August, SEH began the Space Needs Report, of_which a copy is included in the Council's <br /> 30 meeting packet. The report has been prepared for some time now, but the City deemed it advis- <br /> 1031 able to present the Report after the new Council was seated. The Report presents the first phase <br /> 32 of the building and is an excellent starting point for the new Council. <br />