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City Council Regular Meeting - 03/28/05 Minutes - Page 10 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Bond Fund, and Closing the TIF Bond Fund," to the April 11, 2005 regular Council meeting. Roll Call Ayes: Schroeder, Ihlan, Kough and Maschka. Nays: None. 4.c Award Printing Contract to Greenhaven Printing (former Consent Item 3.i) City Manager Beets reviewed the background of this request, following January 31, 2005 City Council unanimous approval for the City to seek Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for a new printing contract, given printing industry changes and the current printer's numerous ownership changes. Mr. Beets noted that seven proposals had been received; four were interviewed; and following those interviews, staff was recommending a three year contract with Greenhaven Printers, at a projected cost-savings of over $1,000 per edition. Councilmember Schroeder expressed his appreciation to staff for taking the initiative, opining this was the right direction to pursue to find cost-savings measures city- wide. Councilmember Schroeder questioned if the projected savings would see the budget lowered in 2006 and 2007 accordingly. Finance Director Miller responded affirmatively. Councilmember Ihlan expressed appreciation for the cost- savings obtained; but sought clarification of the three year contract and whether the City would be obligated to maintain the same format and/or schedule, or if that could be renegotiated if fewer issues were proposed in future years. City Manager Beets responded that the contract price was based on a unit price per issue so fewer issues would not cost the City but fundamental changes to the format may imply renegotiation of contract terms. Award Printing Contract to Greenhaven Printing