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Session 1927 June 28, 2004 Ms. Brungardt commented upon the process, noting there were "disconnects" she found disconcerting. She thought "Tim Michel's contributions were not responded to in the most productive way possible," pointing out these observations were those of a citizen attending meetings, as she was not an elected member of the City Council at the time. She said she did not follow the progression of one bid to the list of several bids. She also asked why the City Council wore Jacobs's hats at the "Snip Dig" prior to awarding the contract for the recreation center building, and was advised they were provided for the "photo op." and that the cost was covered by their fee as the design company. She asked if Jacobs represented "the one bid" and was advised that they are the engineer- architects, not the construction company. BSl is the construction company, not Jacobs, and they reduced their original bid from $6.2 million due to allowing them more time to compile the bid, allowing them more time to actually construct the building, and reducing the penalty for non-compliance. Mr. Ollendorff said there were minor changes in the specifications: deleting the landscaping in favor of University City in Bloom, and there will be a few more. After the contract is approved, other changes will be negotiated and could include some of Tim Michels' suggestions. Next, Ms. Welsch asked how much time there was to award the bid, and was advised it is about thirty days. Ms. Welsch made several points expressing her opinions about the delay leading to a better facility and the beneficial nature of the Proposition K committee contribution. Ms. Welsch believes that delaying the project is not as negative as Mr. Ollendorff asserts; it can only benefit us because we can be certain that all avenues have been explored and will be included in a new recreation facility that we all can be proud of. Ms. Brungardt asked what K&S offered, besides a Iow bid, that made them desirable, and she was advised it is their excellent reputation and their good reports on recent jobs, quality as well as price. Mr. Ollendorff only expresses positive aspects, never negative, at public meetings. Ms. Welsch requested that on any future building expansions, such as city hall, or on the extension of the fire station, or any other building we are doing in the future, that LEEDS be brought in and discussed and Council receive numbers at the beginning. She will vote against this bid in hopes that the measure will be held over, discussed at the next meeting, after input from Tim Michels. She is not ready to sign this contract and does not see the need to do so tonight. There are more questions that need to be answered. The issue of attending a meeting and voting by telephone was raised, and Mayor Adams said that Councilmembers may listen to a meeting, but not vote, according to the Deputy State Attorney. A new law stipulates participation in the debate is allowed, but voting by telephone is not. A telephone vote is not possible according to open meeting law, unless an emergency exists and the Council votes to allow it. A quorum must be present. Mr. Wagner moved to table this until the LEEDS information session on June 30th. Ms. Page 5