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a Hastings City Council Minutes for February 18 1997 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4 Consideration of Construction Management Program for Civic Arena Projects City Administrator Dave Osberg provided a brief description of the request,noting the differences between the role of a general contractor and construction manager. Moved by Councilmember Hicks,seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to authorize City Staff to solicit proposals from Construction Manager Companies for providing Construction Management Services. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Resolution No. 2-09-97 - Authorizing and Approving Participation in Cooperative Activities of Minnesota Police Recruitment Systems City Attorney Shawn Moynihan provided a brief description of the request, specifying some of the activities that MPRS will offer to Membership Cities. Moved by Councilmember Simacek,seconded by Mayor Werner to approve Resolution No.2-09- 97 a Resolution authorizing and approving participation in cooperative activities of the Minnesota Police Recruitment System. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file. Appointment of City Councilmember to Assist with Review of Civic Arena Project Architect Proposals City Administrator Dave Osberg described the request noting that five architectural firms had been invited to submit proposals by Wednesday, February 19, 1997 to the City to provide architectural services for the renovation and addition of a second ice sheet at the Civic Arena. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks for an open invitation for Councilmembers to attend a meeting on February 24, 1997 and if interviews with architectural firms is necessary,the City Administrator will contact Mayor Werner to assemble a committee from the City Council to participate in the process. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. r— Appoint Swimming Pool Committee Moved by Councilmember Johnson,seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to appoint a Citizens Swimming Pool Committee: Staff Liaison: Marty McNamara, Turney Hazlet, Janet Swanson, Becky Erickson, Sharon Lawrence,Joan Warner,Sue Slavik,Michael Slavik,Theresa Behnke,Walt Amble. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Appoint Council/Staff Computer Committee The Finance Committee requested the establishment of a Council/Staff Computer Committee with names to be brought to the March 3, 1997 Council meeting for appointment. Councilmember Hicks volunteered for the Committee. Establish Police Captain Position Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to establish the Police Captain position. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Comments from the Audience Sam Strain on behalf of First Baptist Church of Hastings,voiced the Church's opposition to the special assessment on the church property relating to the proposed North Ridge Drive improvements. Reports from City Councilmembers Councilmember Moratzka announced she had been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities(AMM) and noted that she would be providing City Council with bill tracking updates in the future. Adjourn to Closed Door Session Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to adjourn to a closed door meeting to discuss the Minnesota Police Recruitment System Lawsuit at 8:04 p.m. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.