Minutes-07/24/2013

Upton motion to table, Phillips second: discussion— Upton' does not mean offense to Woodruff but doesn' t sound like there would be any direct cost savings. Upton would like to get a few other proposals since Point Builders pulled out. Upton stated that since our engineer oversees like a construction manager she doesn' t see the benefit and asked Fredericks Frederick stated that they actually do nothing with buildings, just roads opinion. and bridges andBerner stated the traditional City bid method that once the bid is such. awarded, the general contractor simply goes out and builds it. Kahler stated we already got two bids, so do we advertise to get more. Upton stated that she believed the City Administrator would solicit other bids. Kim from Vantage Pointe discussed reasons for hiring a construction manager.- Kim stated gave general support for hiring a construction manager, his, stated opinion was that Woodruff would be a good fit for the City. Upton would like to see more because there have only been two to compare. Bartels stated that he thought Point Builders' cost was higher. Discussion on the' actual cost of Point Builders since the 5% does not include the on- site and cost fees. Ayes: Phillips, Upton – Nays: Kahler, Ryan,. Bartels– motion Berner would like to have the blank for dollar amount state as negotiated by the fails. City or just eliminate for the amount of. Ryan motion to amend paragraph two to strike " in the amount of," second Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels - Nays: Upton, Phillips Motion by Kahler to hire Woodruff Construction, seconded by Bartels. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels - Nays: Upton, Phillips – motion carried. Kim will have something more formal items given to Council before next meeting, does not need a work session. E. Resolution 2013- 137 Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate forSewer Revenue Bond Motion by Upton to approve, seconded by Bartels. Ayes: Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler- Nays: none. Motion carried. F. Resolution 2013- 138 Creating a Comprehensive Plan Committee Motion by Ryan to approve, seconded by Kahler Phillips motion Mark Peterson and Diane Wass be stricken from the committee, second Bartels. Upton asked who would have final say of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Phillips stated that he submitted a list of.names and that none of them were contacted: Berner stated that he was told that she received no written list, but was given a verbal recommendation of Dr. Hart. City Administrator Jackson was called at 8: 17 and put on speakerphone; stated that she contacted everyone that was given in writing and stated that Dr. Hart was the only one that she recalled Phillips verbally recommending and Dr. Hart is on the committee. Jackson stated that she asked for everyone to submit a list in writing. Upton asked if this was put up to the public and Jackson stated no, ECICOG said no more than 12, with 5 PZ that leaves 7 maximum. Bartels asked if Mike Gericke was contacted, Jackson stated Gericke was not willing to give the time commitment. Jackson off the phone at 8: 23. Bartels asked if the reason for striking these people was a personal matter. Phillips stated that he is not happy with the way that this committee was put together. Discussion on the way the committee was formed and who the committee should be comprised of. Discussion of the process as a whole of developing a comprehensive plan. Ryan stated he does not have a problem with any of the people on this list and cannot imagine removing someone who is willing to volunteer their time. Ayes: Phillips, Bartels– Nays: Kahler, Upton, Ryan – motion failed. Upton motion to adjourn to next meeting, second Phillips: Ayes: Phillips, i\\\ Upton, Bartels, Kahler– Nays: Ryan – motion carried.