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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 10,2017 Page 14 needed for the beginning season in 2018 until the new facility is ready for golf course operations. Councilmember McGehee asked for a more detailed cost analysis of costs going forward, including ongoing maintenance and remaining gaps; set-aside capital available, and proposed price structures for golf and room rentals and their use and how they would balance each other. Mayor Roe clarified that that infor- mation would become available upon receipt of bids. City Manager Trudgeon noted that some information had been included in the RCA, but more specific in- formation would be forthcoming as noted by Mayor Roe. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment at this time, with no one appearing to speak. With tonight's motion as recommended by staff, and without identifying funding allocations, City Attorney Gaughan advised that the award should be contingent upon funding approval and a statement to that effect be included in any and all bid advertising accordingly. Mr. Gaughan advised that he would work with staff on the language prior to the bid release tomorrow. Etten moved, Willmus seconded, authorizing advertising of bids to construct a Cedarholm Community Building and Golf Cart Storage area; contingent upon re- view and approval of bid documents and advertising by the city attorney prior to their release. Councilmember Etten spoke in support of the motion, opining this was a positive step forward for the community beyond just the golf component. Councilmember Willmus concurred and spoke in support of the motion; noting subsequent review of hard numbers as they underwent further refinement. Although she sought more refined numbers at this time, Councilmember McGe- hee spoke in support of the motion; and expressed appreciation for the work done on the design and sustainability issues, as well as meeting recommendations of the Finance Commission to invest in existing assets. Councilmember McGehee opined that the design was attractive and unique in its own way. Councilmember Laliberte thanked everyone for their efforts and work done to- date. While there was no public comment brought forward tonight on this issue, Councilmember Laliberte recognized the significant public comment and in put provided earlier in the process by community members and thanked them for their time in doing so. Councilmember Laliberte spoke in support of the motion, opin- ing that this was a good investment in the community and expressed appreciation for the timeliness of the project and minimal disruption of operations at the golf course.