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City Council Minutes <br /> October 3, 2017 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Council discussion ensued regarding the storm water drainage location, <br /> costs, and the construction impact to businesses and residents. <br /> MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO OBTAIN A DESIGN PROPOSAL FROM <br /> WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING FOR COUNTY ROAD 112 AND OLD HWY <br /> 371. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 9.5. Maintenance Facility Project <br /> Tim Houle provided an update on the Maintenance Facility Project stating <br /> the design is 99% complete and are awaiting.advertising and bidding. Mr. <br /> Houle requested authorization to advertise for construction bids for the <br /> new Maintenance Facility. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS <br /> FOR THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY�ONSTRUCTION PROJECT. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION <br /> CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 10. Administration <br /> The September 14, 2017 draft Park Commission minutes were received <br /> by Council. <br /> 10.1. 2018 Preliminarv Budget <br /> Nancy Malecha presented potential reductions to the Police Department's <br /> 2018 Preliminary Budget in the amount of$20,000 as directed by the City <br /> Council at their September 5�' meeting. Ms. Malecha outlined the <br /> reductions as follows. <br /> • Office Supplies ($2,000) <br /> • Operating Supplies ($2,000) <br /> • Legal Fees ($2,000) <br /> • Fuel ($2,000) <br /> • CapitalOutlay ($2,000) <br /> • Wages & Benefits ($10,000) <br /> Ms. Malecha further explained that the Police Department is struggling <br /> with the reduction in the wages 8� benefits pointing out the two areas of <br /> reduction, part-time police officer hours and elective trainings, are <br /> important to retain. <br />