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City Council :Minutes February 5, 2007 Page 12 Ms. Johnson stated the YMCA is pushing for the construction manager. She stated the city has had more success with a general contractor than with construction managers on past city projects. She stated the YMCA feels they can get better pricing with a construction manager and would prefer a construction manager at risk. She stated the bidding requirements don't allow the construction manager at risk. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO HAVE A GENERAL CONTRACTOR MANAGE THE YMCA PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. IMC Resolution Ms. Johnson handed out a sample resolution drafted by LMC that requests transportation funding from the legislature and the governor. She requested that the Council review it and bring back to staff with direction on whether to send it out or make any changes to it. Personnel Matter Councilmember Gumphrey requested a closed meeting of the Council to discuss a personnel matter. Mr. Beck suggested that Councilmember Gumphrey talk with Ms. Johnson in order to determine if the matter would fall under the closed meeting classification according to the open meeting law. Board of Equalization and Appeal Mayor Klinzing requested the Board of Equalization and Appeal meeting be moved to a different date due to many Councilmembers being out of town. Staff will work with the county and Council to determine an alternative date. Sister City Mayor Klinzing stated there is a request from a city in Germany to have a Sister City relationship. She stated that according to the 2000 census, Elk River has a 44.4% German heritage. She stated she could do more research into the program if the Council is interested. Councilmember Motin stated he tends to not support the Sister City program but would be willing to find out how much involvement would be needed.