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Ciw Council MSnutes Page 3 March 22, 2004 like to interview Ms. Pouti. The Council also indicated that they would like staff to condnue to advertise for the posidon and accept applications until an appointment is made. Staff wili ask Ms. Pouti to attend a future Council meedng to be interviesved by the Council. 5.3. Consider A~vard of Skate Park Equipment Bids Director of Planning MSchete McPherson stated that the 2004 Park Capital Improvement Budget included $50,000 for the purchase of skatepark equipment. Along ~vith the $12,775 r,xised by local youth and a $1,500 donadon received by the Lions Club, $64,275 is available for the skatepark equipment. Three bids were received and the lo~v bidder was American Ramp Company (ARC) ~vith a bid of $52,317.75 wida a scheduled completion date of May 14, 2004. Staff contacted the ARC references and received positive feedback and comments. Ms. McPherson stated that staff is recommending that the Ci~ Council a~vard the skatepark contract to American Ramp Company for $52,317.75, as they are the lowest responsible bidder. Councilmember Tveite stated that he would like to see the money the youth raised and the monev donated by the Lions Club used f~rst and for the balance of the ci~ money to be reserved for future skatepark equipment as appropriate. Councilmember Motin concurred. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO AWARD THE SKATEPARK CONTRACT TO AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY FOR $52,317.75 AND PRESERVE THE BALANCE OF THE BUDGETED FUNDS IN THE PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT AS APPROPRIATE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Bt/meyer Work Plan Proposal City Administrator Pat ICdaers presented the Brimeyer work plan proposal as directed by the Civ Council. The proposed plan consists of three sessions each lasting approXWnately three to four hours with the City. Council, Ci~ Administrator, and staff. The planned May 15 (Sat) meeting is not going to be held. bgr. 143aers noted that the fee for the preparation, sessions, and summary, is $3,500.00 plus any additional expenses. Any additional services xvould be negotiable. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE WORK PLAN AS PRESENTED BY MR. BRIMEYER AND ALLOCATE $3,500.00 PLUS EXPENSES OUT OF THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR THE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Consider Changing Building Cleaning Program City Adrmnistrator Pat l~aers indicated that for about the past year the ci~ has contracted out ~vith Tony Karpe for cleaning services and that city staff has been evaluating [ts building cleaning program for d~e last few montlxs. Mr. Klaers stared float staff is recommending that the city. end tt:e contract ~vith Tony [~arpe and hire par~-ume emplo?ees to provide cleaning services. The part-ume employees would be managed by the bmlchng maintenance