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Case #14: Consider Authorizing Bids for Municipal Center Project Assistant City Administrator Nelson advised that the design for the Municipal Center is nearing completion, with the production of construction documents occurring by the end of March of 2005. The project will then be ready for the bidding process beginning in early April of 2005. Thc bidding period is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2005, with the bid date established as May 5, 2005. Bid opening is scheduled for May 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1 for the BKV/3D/I bid package. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #05- 03-086 Authorizing the Bidding Process for the City of Ramsey Municipal Center Project. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec noted this had been reviewed and discussed at a recent work session. Cheryle Baldinger, 3DI, stated they will fax out invitations to 300 bidders asking them to present if they are interested. She stated they are seeing good interest in the project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. Case #15: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Accept Resignation / Retirement of Police Investigator and Authorize Staff to begin the Recruitment Process for and Hire a Patrol Officer Assistant City Administrator Nelson reported that James Balabon has submitted a letter of resignation from his position as Police Investigator effective June 30, 2005. Staff is recommending that Mr. Balabon's resignation be accepted and the Council grant authorization to begin the recruitment process to hire a Patrol Officer. The Police Department is also requesting authorization to hire with ratification occurring at a regular Council meeting as soon as practical after completing the recruitment and selection process. Mayor Gamec commented on the quality work James Balabon has provided to the City of Ramsey and wished him an enjoyable retirement. 2) Consider Ratification of Hiring of Assistant Finance Officer Assistant City Administrator Nelson reported that staff was given authorization to recruit for an Assistant Finance Officer and has reached agreement with a candidate who will start employment on March 28, 2005. She stated the recommendation is to hire Sandra Carlson as Assistant lhnancc Officer at an hourly wage of $30.90, contingent upon successful completion of criminal and driver's license background checks, reference checks, and passing a pre-employment physical aud drug screen, City Council / March 22, 2005 Page 36 of 38