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Public Works Superintendent Riemer estimated that the interim solution would be up and ready by this fall. Mayor LeTourneau stated that the public works staff is already stretched thin and this would create additional work for the members of that department. He stated that the additional cost for this interim option, and by putting the public works facility off for even a short amount of time, could have an additional impact of $1,000,000. He stated that the City is not in the business of acquiring land and yet this option would acquire more land. He stated that there is reasonable financing available now and believes that the City should move on the new facility. Councilmember Shryock stated that her impression was that the public works facility process would continue to move forward, this would simply provide an interim option during that planning and construction process. She stated that the question becomes can the public works department function during that planning and construction process. She stated that when the Quality RV site is sold in the future, that would recoup some of the costs that are incurred through the interim option. Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that staff is simply providing options for the Council to review. Councilmember Kuzma stated that it is the fiduciary responsibility of the Council to manage the City's resources as best as they can. He does not believe that spending this additional money would be a good solution. He noted that roads will continue to be a challenge in budgeting. He stated that he wants to move forward on the campus now and would support taking the garage space back from PACT to provide additional space. Councilmember Riley stated that this discussion would be a lot easier if taxes had not been raised the past few years. He stated that the last financing included an interest only option for ten to 12 years, which he believes would not be affordable for the City. Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that there are many projects that he was involved with in the mid-2000s that focused on redevelopment. He stated that from an economic development perspective there are advantages to the City having control of the Quality RV building. City Administrator Ulrich stated that staff is looking for direction on whether to negotiate with the County to determine what the cost would be. He stated that staff could also bring in the public works facility schedule, with additional financing options. Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council with the direction summarized by City Administrator Ulrich. 2.02: Update Regarding Local Road Funding City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. City Council Work Session / April 9, 2019 Page 4 of 7