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City Com~cil 2vfinutes Page 4 November 10, 2003 found in the xvalls and in the Mtchen area still needs to be addressed. November 25 is the date for the next meeting with the architect and construction staff. Staff will be working on a moving schedule. Councilmember Dietz asked when the Elk River Municipal Utilities would be able to move into the building. Finance Director LoriJohnson stated shortly after March 1, 2004 after carpeting, xvatl painting, and other issues are addressed. Police Chief Jeff Beahen updated the council on the Public Safety building process. He thanked the council for the wonderful building and explained how efficiendy staff is able to operate in tlzis new setting The EOC cabinets have been reinstalled, the carpeting is down, and the room is back to the original design. Water testing has been done and no interior leaks found. The porous brick is totally sealed and the wall was power ~vashed under high pressure prior to sealant being applied and no leaks ~vere revealed. The exterior fence at the impound lot is being installed. T~vo pods (semi mailers) will be in that lot tomorrow to hold evidence involving a telecommunications fraud. Signs will be placed up front for parking. The internal gun range construction should start December 1~t. The city has received a $10,000 grant to help defray the cost of the ventilation system with $800 of this grant money earmarked to purchase hearing protection. The gun range should be totally operational by December 15. Council.member Dietz inquired if the city ~vill rent out the gun range to other cities. Chief Beahen stated yes, as well as there is a high interest from the public. This issue will need to be addressed with the insurance company. The officers could supervise this type of use. Councilmember Motin asked about the financial responsibility for the EOC damage. Chief Beahen stated the electrical company has said it ~vill be covered. Some cable ends have become rusty and Dell Corn has been authorized by staff to repair. Staff will go back to Collins Electric to cover this expense also. 6.0 2004 Municipal Budget City Administrator Pat Klaers recapped the budget information that ~vas outlined in his November 10, 2003 memo to council. Councilmember Motto stated he doesn't wish to use Host Fees for operating expenses. After discussion on the budget and the proposed budget changes, it was the consensus of the city council to agree with City Administer Klaers' recommendation of how to balance the General Fund budget for 2004 including the addidon of a Park and Recreation Director mid-year. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO USE NSP FUNDS AND LIQUOR STORE FUNDS ON A $0-$0 BASIS FOR THE ICE ARENA FLOOR PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1 Consider Hiring New Patrol Officer The police chief asked for permission to start the testing process now to enable another patrol officer coming on board in January. This posidon is in the 2004 budget. He ~vould then come back to council with permission to hire.