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City Administrator Ulrich stated that the City would also save staff time in management of the <br />project. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if a construction manager was used for Fire Station #2 and asked <br />how this would be different. <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated that a construction <br />manager was not used for Fire Station #2. He stated that although the architect and general <br />contractor attempt to help the City throughout the process, each person has their own wants and <br />is not looking out for the best interest of the City. He stated that if the construction manager at <br />risk service would be provided for the same cost, he would believe that to be a great service as it <br />would save staff time. He stated that if the City has someone that knows the industry and knows <br />the design process, they will be able to pick up on language gaps that could equate to change <br />orders later in the process to help avoid those change orders. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he likes the at -risk method but is concerned that this would be <br />jumping into the process too quickly as he is still unsure how the project will be funded. He <br />stated that the City has enough concern with road debt that needs to be resolved before this <br />additional debt is added. He agrees that this will be a great way to go but believes that this is too <br />early in the process. <br />Councilmember Riley echoed those comments exactly. He stated that there needs to be head on <br />discussion of whether the City can fund this project rather than these off -center discussions that <br />continue to move the City down the path. <br />Mr. Recker stated that if the construction manager is brought on to help with the budgeting and <br />true cost determinations, there are abilities for phasing of services and long-range projections. <br />Acting Mayor LeTourneau thanked Mr. Recker for his time. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he supports hearing more about the project but the Council <br />needs to know how this project could be funded and the budget implications before this goes <br />forward. He agrees that there is a need for the project but noted that funding needs to be <br />discussed. <br />Councilmember Johns agreed. She stated that the Council keeps saying that discussion needs to <br />occur but it really needs to happen. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the next work session agenda will include road financing <br />options. He noted that additional information was added to the calendar to provide specific <br />dates. <br />City Council Work Session / March 13, 2018 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />