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City Council Minutes April 15, 2002 3.7. 3,8. 3.9. Page 2 AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE SEASONAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE BUILDING INSPECTOR AT PAY GRADE 13, STEP A AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES TO THE ROTARY CLUB FOR NON-PROFIT WORK OF A PUBLIC FACILITY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for open mike. 5.1 Consider Feasibility. Study for Westbound Liquor Store Liquor Store Manager Dave Potvin introduced Len Sage; whose company Dakota Worldwide completed a feasibility study for a future Westbound Liquor Store. Mr. Sage reviewed the study and the methodology used to complete the study with Council. City Administrator Pat I<laers stated that any decision as to whether or not to construct another liquor store can wait and be discussed during the budget worksession. At that time staff will have an estimate available for operating expenses and this information is needed to determine if a second store will be profitable. 5.2. Consider Bids for Refinishing Fire Station Floors Fire Chief Bruce West stated that three bids were received for refinishing the fu:e station floors. He stated that the Ambulance Service would be donating $3,000 toward the repair. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM QC COMPANIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,140 TO REFINISH THE FLOORS OF THE FIRE STATION WITH FEMA FUNDS RECEIVED IN 2001 AND AMBULANCE MONEY FUNDING THE PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Utilities Commission Update Councilmember Dietz provided an update of the Utilities Commission meeting held on April 9, 2002. He stated that the Utilities want to have the water line included as a bid alternate in the 175~' Street project and make a decision later on whether they should fund the project. He stated that the Utilities is seeking a way to encourage people to use less water during the summer months. Councilmember Motin suggested that Utilities check into increased rate steps according to water usage. 5.4. NCDA Update Mayor IGinzing stated that a decision on funding for the Northstar Corridor has yet to be made at the State level and the State would be working it out during the legislative conference committees.