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City Council Minutes Page June 15, 1998 3.9, CALL SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JULY 13, 1998, FOLLOWING THE 6 P.M. EDA MEETING TO CONSIDER TIIF 19 AND OTHER CITY BUSINESS - APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM 3.1., CHECK REGISTER, WITH THE ADDITION OF $250 FOR BRAD BELAIR. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.1. Consider Bids for Ice Arena Dehumidifier Project Ice Arena Manager Rich Czech explained the bid alternate included in the project to reduce the operating expenses for dehumidification of the ice arena. Rich reviewed the letter from Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. regarding cost savings with the energy recovery alternate. The estimated project rebate of $22,000 and the Nelson-Rudie fees were discussed by the Council. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID SUBMITTED BY ALBERT MECHANICAL, INCLUDING THE ALTERNATE, AT A COST OF $116,700. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.2. Utilities Commission Update Councilmember Dietz, Utilities Commission representative, reported that the Utilities Commission approved a 3.21% increase for the linemen, as well as the office staff. Two of the supervisors opted to take only a 1.7% increase and the third supervisory position was given a 3.21% increase in order to conform to comparable worth guidelines. 4.3. Boys and Girls Club Update Councilmember Thompson reported that fundraising efforts are moving forward and that the "Buy a Brick" campaign is gaining suppod. Soil testing indicates the proposed building and parking lot must be moved slightly to the west. A lease document will be prepared by the city attorney when information is received from the Boys & Girls Club and the local financial institutions. 4.4. Youthbound Buildin,q Improvement Update Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director, indicated that the Youthbound recreational facility is scheduled to open June 26th. They are presently recruiting and selecting staff. Signage will be temporarily leased from St. Cloud Marketing at a cost of $150 per month. Jeff indicated he is anticipating a story in next week's Star News regarding the opening. A communication and support plan is being worked out with the police department. Cliff Skogstad, Building Official, indicated that sheet rocking, taping and installation of a suspended ceiling is currently being done. A dance floor area will be painted and a 42" high partial wall will be constructed to separate the dance floor from the game room. Cliff indicated he recommends the purchase of carpeting from Riverside at a cost of $5,360. This price includes 360 square yards of 20 oz. commercial grade carpeting, $12 per yard for installation and $2,800 for the removal of the old carpeting.