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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 26, 2016 Page 15 serves may have served replacement of the facility at this point beyond the current $200,000 balance if that had not been siphoned off at the discretion of City Coun- cils over the years. Mr. Holt suggested remembering that surplus when consider- ing tax ramifications; and while not part of the Advisory Team’s charge even though they had touched upon it, asked that the City Council explore its status as part of their recommendation. Councilmember McGehee thanked Mr. Holt for that additional information, stat- ing she had not been aware of that in her tenure on the City Council, but provided a broader picture of the operations. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, acceptance of the Cedarholm Clubhouse Re- placement Advisory team’s Final Report. Mayor Roe and City Councilmembers collected thanked the Advisory Team and staff for their work and their comprehensive report. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee, Laliberte, Etten and Roe. Nays: None. Specific to the next requested action, Mayor Roe noted additional work would still be needed for approval by the City Council at a later date, but this would serve to initiate the process. Etten moved, Laliberte seconded, authorizing staff to work with the Parks and recreation Commission to pursue professional design services to create a plan for the replacement of the Cedarholm Golf Course Clubhouse. Councilmember Laliberte asked if, in the past, the city had solicited professional design services with a hint of partnering with a local architectural or construction firm; and asked if such a provision could be included in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Councilmember Laliberte suggested something that would allow partner- ing with a local firm already part of the community; or also questioned if some- thing similar to the “Playground Build” opportunity could be used for volunteers to perform finish or interior work. Mr. Brokke noted that had been discussed as part of the process, and while it could be considered, he was not aware of any RFP’s that asked for partners in fi- nancial participation. Councilmember Laliberte suggested those local firms may also wish to discount their services from their role in the community.