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Councilmember Riley stated that although it is a small number, he would like to see the EDA budget reduced to remain at the 2017 level. He stated that he would also like to see a projected chart that identifies the increasing debt of the City. Finance Director Lund stated that she typically provides that information but was waiting for direction from the Council on the proposed 2018 personnel positions. Councilmember Shryock stated that she does not believe that all six positions should be included in the projections as that would have a bigger impact on the budget moving forward. Councilmember Riley stated that perhaps the five-year budget projection be done on the middle ground, with the top tier positions being added. City Administrator Ulrich noted that a challenge would be what would happen to the other positions that are not added in 2018, as those positions would then be added in future years. Mayor Strommen suggested including all six positions and the Council can then make estimations on what would happen if positions are not added. 2.02: Demolition/Clean-Up of 6401 Highway 10 (former Sunfish Lake Gas Station) Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Kuzma asked how the site would be left in terms of safety if the demolition is done this year. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama noted that the site would be rough graded and signed appropriately for the winter and the asphalt would then be done next spring. He noted that a dormant winter seeding would be applied and the site would most likely be used for snow storage. He confirmed that the snow pile would not impact traffic as the building is currently in that location. He confirmed that the site would be rough graded to prevent vehicle damage, should someone ignore the signage and drive on the site. Councilmember Riley asked the items that Hakanson Anderson would be completing during the process to ensure that staff is not overworked. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama provided the details on the responsibilities that would be handled by Hakanson Anderson during this process. He estimated that Hakanson Anderson would handle 90 percent of the project management. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he does not have concern with the approach proposed. He asked what would occur if the City were to secure a favorable bid and the paving could be done this year still. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama noted that bidding both projects would create additional work for Hakanson Anderson and could delay both projects. He City Council Work Session / August 8, 2017 Page 5 of 7