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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico held in the Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney. Upon roll call, the following were present: Mayor: Jackie McKinney Councilors: Linda Garcia Allan Landavazo Fran Palochak (via telephone) Absent: Yogash Kumar, Councilor Also present: Maryann Ustick, City Manager Curtis Hayes, City Attorney Presented to the Mayor and Councilors for their approval were the following Discussion/Action Topics: 1. Contract Approval for the El Motto Theater Stage Project — Marc Lujan, Facility Manager Mr. Lujan recommended approval of the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) contract award to Murphy Builders in an amount, not to exceed $169,691.15, which includes the reconstruction of the stage and repair of American Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps near the stage. He also asked the Mayor and Councilors to authorize Ms. Ustick to execute the CES contract. Discussion followed regarding the $175,000 that was previously allocated for the project and the initial plan to combine the stage repair project and the wall repair project. Also discussed was the anticipated completion date of March 25, 2019, the importance of reopening the theater and future use of the piano lift. Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve the City Manager’s authorization to execute the contract in the amount of $169,691.15 for the El Morro Theatre Stage Project. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Garcia, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes. 2. Contract Approval for the El Motto Theater Wall Project — Marc Lujan, Facility Manager Mr. Lujan provided a brief summary of the project and changes that were made to the original plans. He recommended the approval of the CES contract with Murphy Builders in the amount of $12,006.70 and to authorize Ms. Ustick to execute the contract.  MINUTES Special City Council Meeting — 2/19/2019 Page 2 Mr. Lujan also commented on the reduced cost of the job due to the changes; therefore, any unused money will go back to the General Fund. Discussion followed regarding the both projects at El Morro Theater being worked on simultaneously, the 3 to 4 week time frame provided by Matt Long of DePauli Engineering and the state inspections required upon completion. Councilor Garcia made the motion to approve the City Manager’s authorization to execute the contract in the amount of $12,006.70 for the El Morro Theater Wall Project in the amount of $12,006.70. Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilors Garcia, Landavazo, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes. There being no further business, Councilor Landavazo made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll Call: Councilors Landavazo, Garcia, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes. . Jackie McKinney, Mayor / ‘ ATTEST: y City Clerk Approved 3/12/2019