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