05-23-01 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL Nlay 23, 2001 The Council and Public Works Director discussed in detail the need for upgrades to the men's room. It was the consensus of the Council that unless these improvements are required by ADA, they should not be made at this time. The Public Works Director indicated that he would verify this information. Fahey suggested tliat the ADA requirements be confirmed by the City Attorney and/or the architect with regard to both men's room upgrades and the need for a women's restroom and lockers. Fahey again stated that the City should not proceed with these improvements unless they are required. It was also noted that should the City sell the existing facility, unless the use of the building is changed, ADA improvements are typically not triggered. The Council discussed the need for upgrade to overhead doors. It was the consensus of the Council that new operators should be installed on the doors. However, there was no need at this Cime to widen the doors given the probable short-term use of the building by the City and Che fact that the existing doors will likely be adequate for a new user. The Council was agreeable to proceeding with the welding improvements recommended by the Public Works Director. Council then discussed HVAC improvements, that it was their consensus that these improvements should be delayed at this time given the potential for short-term use of the building by Public Works. Anew user of the building may not have the need for an air exchange system of this nature. LaValle suggested that the Director obtain firm bids for these improvements suggesting that they may come in lower than the $62,000 estimated. If they did, the Council may want to consider proceeding. Scalze suggested that if bids are requested, that the request for bids be made in August or later since they would likely be lower given the off-season. Fahey pointed out that if redevelopment of the Rice Street/Little Canada Road area occurs within the next couple of years, the City's next focus would likely be the Public Works facility. This would be the last City facility that would need to be addressed from along-term use standpoint Scalze asked how the City would pay for a new Public Works facility. The City Administrator suggested that a new facility could be financed from the Water & Sewer Capital 12eserve account. Fahey suggested that if it appears that the existing facility will be continue to be used beyond the next four years, the Council will have to consider additional improvements from those agreed to tonight, including a new roof.