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Regular City Council Meeting <br />Monday, February 23, 2009 <br />Page 8 <br />n. Award Contract for Janitorial Services <br />Klausing moved, Roe seconded, award of a contract to ISS Facility Services, Inc., <br />based on Best Value evaluation, for janitorial services for a two year period in the <br />amount of $152,721.00. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; Roe; and Klausing. <br />Nays: None. <br />Abstentions: Pust <br />Motion carried. <br />8. Consider Items Removed from Consent <br />a. Adopt a Resolution and Approve State of Minnesota Grant Agreement for <br />the Roseville Skating Center/Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL related to <br />2008 Bonding Bill (Former Consent Item 7.f) <br />At the request of Mayor Klausing, City Manager Bill Malinen briefly reviewed <br />this item; emphasizing the non-negotiable terms due to the specific of the General <br />Obligations Bond proceeds requirements. <br />Councilmember Ihlan sought whether the City had any discretion over projects <br />proposed for funding, or whether modifications in items could be made to reallo- <br />cate funds for other capital expenditures related to the OVAL. Councilmember <br />Ihlan expressed concern, given the State's current deficit, in spending monies on <br />items she opined were not necessities or priorities, such as a scoreboard and/or <br />snow melting equipment. <br />Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke advised that the specific projects <br />promoted in the bonding bill were firm as listed and detailed in the Request for <br />Council Action dated February 23, 2009; and that other capital expenditures <br />would not be considered and may jeopardize funding. <br />Mr. Brokke reviewed the original design of the OVAL, and efficiencies to be <br />achieved in day-to-day operations based on that rationale for those items identi- <br />fied. <br />Councilmember Roe noted that, when the City requested bonding monies, it iden- <br />tified needs at that time based on the needs of the OVAL; opining that those needs <br />would remain undone. Councilmember Roe opined that the needs were appar- <br />ently valid in operating the OVAL, or the City should return the money to the <br />State. <br />Mr. Brokke advised that City officials and staff had reviewed the list before going <br />to the legislature; and noted that while Item #2 was identified as a "scoreboard," it <br />included other electronic capabilities, and that the bill had been promoted with the <br />