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City Council Regular Meeting — 02/28/05 DRAFT Minutes - Page 8 4.c Approve a Custodial Services Contract (former Custodial Services Consent Item 3.f� Contract City Manager Beets briefly reviewed the Request for Council Action; background and discussion of the bid process and receipt of bids. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of a union custodian position; rather than contractual labor for custodial services; expressing his concern that the amount of the bid came in over the estimated projections. Mayor Klausing noted that this was repetitive of the 2005 budget discussions, but noted that the City Council had given staff direction to proceed with bids for contractual custodial services; and noted the savings still to be realized over paid employee positions. Councilmember Ihlan concurred with Councilmember Kough's comments, opining that there were distinct advantages to hiring employees, rather than contracting for services. Councilmember Ihlan questioned staff on the projected savings; and the language related to Marsden providing service each and every business day. Public Works Director Duane Schwartz clarified that the actual hours were on regular business days; noting that the bids were higher due to the operation of the skating center seven days per week to service events; creating demand during premium hours, which was different from that provided in the past. Discussion included the term of the bids of two years, rather than one year; staff involvement with site supervision, and scope of the required services. City Attorney Anderson opined that, if the City Council chose to revise the bid from two years to one year, they may need to rebid on a one year contract. Councilmember Schroeder opined that the bid process appeared to be fair and reasonable, and spoke in support of