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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1981 PAGE 4 Bill Brown, 1808 Asbury, stated it was clear to him how Ron Eggert and Gene Steele stand on the results of the feasibility study - seeming to favor a new facility. He felt it would be appropriate to identify how the remaining Councilmembers stand on it and inquired if it was a unani- mous position as of now. Mayor Warkentien and Councilmember Brown both indicated, that as a result of the studies, they were in favor of new construction. Mr. Brown commented on the fact that the site considered is removed from the hub of the City and Council concurred. Mayor Warkentien explained that several sites had been checked but were not available and the Rose Hill site would be more convenient than some others considered. Bill Brown stated "Gene you are obviously for it". Councilmember Steele replied that he was absolutely opposed to a new facility a year ago and it was really at his urging that committees were formed to study the matter. Councilmember Steele stated he felt it was a fair study and that all Councilmembers had good input, but looking at the dollars and cents was, basically, what convinced him. Councilmember Steele said he was convinced that a new facility can be purchased and that the facility will be excellent. Engineer Lemberg gave an explanation of the feasibility study and informed that copies of the study are available at the City Office for review by interested persons. The Engineer stressed that the new facility would provide for future possible expansion if needed. Councilmember Eggert was of the opinion that if costs are so nearly the same, a new building will be appropriate. The existing facility has no space for additional future explansion and the future of the City must be addressed. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, that Clerk Administrator Barnes be authorized to make negotiations for the property under discussion and if any terms are reached it will be presented for Council for consideration. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Lemberg informed that. he, Clerk Administrator Barnes, and Attorney Allen had attended a meeting on the lake overflow problem on August 12, 1981 and gave an update on-the matter. Attorney Allen stressed that Ramsey County should be included in the matter as the County continues to pump from the Gottfried Pit adding to the overflow problem at Lake Como. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that the City of St. Paul maintains they do not have to honor the 1956 ordinance relating to the payment of $88,000 to St. Paul by Falcon Heights for separation of sanitary and storm sewers. The license fee discussion was deferred until a future meeting when Councilmember Larson will be in attendance. Council discussed the matter of renovation of the Municipal Liquor Store. Both Councilmembers Steele and Eggert were of the opinion that the reno- vation of the interior and exterior should be addressed at the same time rather than repairing the exterior only at the present time. Council- member Eggert explained that he felt there are possible interior changes which might affect the exterior such as treatment of the bay windows, removal of the old unused air conditioner and insulation. Councilmember Steele inquired as to whether it might be possible for the Engineer to t~ CITY HALL (cont.} BILL BROWN 1808 ASBURs LAKE OVERFLOW UPDATE LICENSE FEE DEFERRED LIQUOR STOR RENOVATION DISCUSSION