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Regular City Council Minutes — 09/30/02 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 16 <br />Kough offered a further friendly amendment that the <br />monuments be cut off at the base, giving staff discretion <br />for the best method to carry out reuse of the monuments. <br />Klausing spoke against the motion, citing the $10,000 <br />expense to remove the poles, given the few complaints <br />received, and the Council's desire to retain a"Zero" levy <br />mcrease. <br />Councilmember Maschka concurred. <br />Councilmember Kough requested additional cost estimates <br />for removal, prior to making a decision. <br />Mayor Kysylyczyn suggested amending the motion to <br />include directing staff to remove the monuments in the <br />most cost-effective manner. <br />Councilmember Maschka attempted comment, without <br />recognition by Mayor Kysylyczyn. <br />Councilmember Klausing called for a point of <br />information, seeking the original cost for installation, <br />which was confirmed by staff at $22 , 000 each. <br />Mayor Kysylyczyn reiterated the need to look at the <br />greater scope of the issue; how did they get installed in <br />violation of city ordinance? <br />Councilmember Kough reiterated his desire to delay the <br />vote until additional removal costs were provided by staff. <br />Community Development Director We1SCi1 reminded <br />Councilmembers that if the cost was over $5,000, it would <br />automatically come back to the City Council for their <br />approval; stating that staff would consider salvage quotes <br />along with all other options. <br />Mayor Kysylyczyn stated that, with the addition of the <br />Public Works and Transportation Commission, the City <br />should be able to avoid future problems like this. <br />