01-04-90 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES City Council January 4, 1990 Fahey also expressed concern that the cost estimates presented this evening are about $450,000 more than expected. Mickelberg reported that approximately 5,500 square feet are allocated to the apparatus room, LaValle asked the cost of a full basement. Kroos estimated that raw basement costs would run between $25 and $30 per square foot. However, there are some unknowns regarding the site, and it has not been determined if a basement could be put in. Boss pointed out that in comparing the Mendota Heights station and the proposed Little Canada station, there is a great deal of extra square footage in bathroom facilities at the Little Canada station. Fahey agreed, and indicated that he felt this was not a good use of the square footage. Kroos explained that the State Codes have changed since the Mendota Heights station was built, and the State is requiring more square footage in public restroom facilities. However, Kroos thought that the City~s Building Official could work with the State on that issue. Boss reported that Mendota Heights~ personnel have indicated that they do not have adequate room at their fire station and are thinking about adding on to the station. Scalze pointed out that when touring the Mendota Height's facility, there was no indication of thoughts to add on to the station, and Scalze pointed out that an antique fire vehicle and chief's car were stored in the apparatus bays. Boss replied that additional room is needed in the functional area of the apparatus bays. Boss pointed out that the Fire Department had a committee which studied various fire stations to determine what mistakes or needs existed at these stations to ensure that these concerns could be avoided with the new Little Canada station. Page 4