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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 />