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WORKSHOP MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECEMBER 1, 2021 <br />• Reconfigure the front counter including addressing the depth of it and adding a lower <br />height to a portion of it to meet ADA guidelines. A more permanent solution for the <br />Plexiglas barrier will also be considered. <br />• Consider adding a portable presentation podium in the Council Chambers to allow for <br />better interaction between presenters and the City Council and Commissions. Also <br />reconfigure the cable room to move the large cabinet away from the cable room window <br />so the producer can see the chambers and vice versa. <br />The Public Works Director stated that most of these topics were included in the Kraus -Anderson <br />Facility Analysis, and preliminary cost estimates of $600,000 to $850,000 have already been <br />programmed into the CIP. By completing the facility analysis and concept planning process, we <br />can make sure the building is being used in the most efficient manner possible, and serves the <br />public and staff to the best extent possible. It is also anticipated that the preliminary cost <br />estimates can be substantially reduced. <br />The Finance Director stated that $1.35 million was estimated to address the usability, replace <br />windows, fix the water intrusion in the basement and fix the roof. McGraw asked how long <br />would these fixes would last. Keis stated this still does not address the fact that there is no <br />community place to have bigger meetings, events or classes. Miller stated that a multi -purpose <br />building would be a valuable asset to the community. <br />Fischer stated he still feels there is a need for a community space somewhere else, but can we do <br />a small expansion at City Hall that would address many of the immediate needs of staff. <br />The Public Works Director recommends going with Oertel Architects to do some architectural <br />plans. There was Council consensus to move forward with Oertel Architects. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. <br />Job Keis, Mayor <br />Attest: <br />0ChriZstop4eHeineman, City Administrator <br />3 <br />