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City Council Minutes Page 4 <br /> February 5,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> but wants a few more days to think and discuss the project further and to review <br /> funding options. <br /> Mayor Dietz noted there are two contracts, engineering and construction manager, <br /> for the current project and questioned how they would be affected if Council paused <br /> the project. <br /> Mr. Portner stated staff would need to review contract language. He further stated <br /> without a formal Council decision he isn't sure anything can be changed yet. He <br /> stated he would need a Council motion to halt the current project; otherwise the <br /> work would continue. He stated the city has incurred costs related to the contracts. <br /> Councilmember Olsen expressed concerns with the timelines and whether the work <br /> can be delayed. <br /> Mr. Portner stated the next item on the agenda does not initiate anything except staff <br /> beginning the preparation work for the bond discussion. He stated the city doesn't <br /> have a way to pay for this type of project without utilizing bond debt. He stated if <br /> Council wants to stop the current arena project this is the last opportunity to do so. <br /> Council concurred to discuss this item at their Thursday meeting and have the <br /> meeting play live on the cable channel. <br /> 8.2 Resolution Directing Staff to Prepare for Bond Sale <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report and reviewed design schematics for the <br /> current arena project outlining some of its multiple uses. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned the acoustics of the building because sometimes the <br /> outdoor concerts are rained out and need to be moved indoors. <br /> Mr. Portner stated concerts could be held in the building along with some other <br /> events like the Rotary Taste of Elk River event. <br /> 8.3 Discuss Work Session Items <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report. <br /> 9. Council Liaison Updates <br /> Council provided updates on activities of the various boards and commissions. <br /> Energy City <br /> ■ EV charger at Coborn's getting use. Fast charger most popular option. <br /> ■ Bicycle-friendly grant denied. <br /> ■ Meters in city buildings to track consumption. Council may want to consider <br /> for arena. Partners offer to share their monitoring software with the city <br /> itmaA UREJ <br />