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Councilmcmber Elvig commented he likes the idea of public relations, and suggested staff provide more direction to Golf & Howard as they work through things. City Administrator Norman indicated much of this funding would come from the Council Contingency Fund. Councihncmber Olson noted the $15,000 that was authorized for Golf & Howard was a guess, and now that staff has worked with them a bit they may be able to come up with a more realistic f~gure. Assistant City Administrator Nelson indicated Goff & Howard would likely be willing to provide staff with a figure based on what staff would like to address. (~ouncihncmber Olson suggested that a strategy be developed going forward, so there is a figure in mind for the budgeting process. Councihnember Elvig noted it should be taken into account if the public relations funding reaches a certain amount that the City may want to consider an internal position. Assistant City Administrator Nelson indicated this subject has been included for a 2006 budget discussion item. Finance Officer Lund advised there is a $115,000 balance in the Council Contingency Fund. Nc) action necessary. Case//3: Authorize Design and Preparation of Construction Documents for Park Shelter/Concession Stand at Central Park Public Works Director Kapler explained to date, the Ramsey Lions have donated $155,000 to the City of Ramsey to be used for the construction of a replacement building in the location of the existing "Park Shelter/Concession Stand" located at Central Park. The Lions have committed to cover all costs of the project other than the Engineering element, which will be donated to the City by I Iakanson Anderson & Associates, Inc. Once the construction documents have been completed, staff will proceed with bidding process for the project. Council will need to approve fi~turc actions with regard to authorizing bidding as well as a contract for the successful bidder. I le explained the Ramsey Lions have committed to cover the costs of the project, less the Engineering cost. Due to the gambling revenue generating process used by the Lions, the City has been requested to "bridge" the funding gap between the already donated $155,000 and the complete cost, which is estimated at $225,000, until the time that the Lions can pay the balance o l' thc cost. He advised the Lions commitment to fund the entire project is based upon their generation of future revenues from charitable gambling, therefore the funding of the entire project is not guaranteed. The Lions have verbally committed to fund the entire project. Finance Committee / June 28, 2005 Page 5 of 7