07-19-90 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 1990 Scalze pointed out the potential use of the area by the 55+ Club. Scalze pointed out that there is a senior citizen program at the Market Place that draws 90 people, and the solid wall would prevent use of the Council Chambers for this function. Beckwith reported that the cost difference is approximately $4,500 less with the sheetrock wall. Scalze stated that she did not agree with the change since it prevented having a large community meeting space. Beckwith estimated an additional seating capacity of 35 to 40 if the movable panel system was retained. Blesener reported that the change was not suggested for economic reasons. Blesener also reported that he has met in similar conference rooms with movable panels dividing rooms, and noise can be a problem if there is more than one meeting being conducted. Council discussed the noise consideration, and it was suggested that cost estimates be obtained for dividing the rooms with movable panels that would have sound- proofing capabilities equal to that of a sheetrock wall. Morelan pointed out that the City will have the old Fire Station buildinq that could also be used as a large community meeting space. Jerry DeZelar described the interior design proposed for the Council Chambers as well as the communication system. DeZelar then described the overhang that is proposed for the exterior of the building and reported that it is proposed that the entire building be reroofed. Council discussed the type of shingles to be used, and it was the architect~s feeling that a higher grade shingle than asphalt will not provide enough of a pay-back to warrant their additional expense. Beckwith discussed the budget for the City Center project reporting that cost estimates are at $480,000 without architectural fees or a continqency. The budget is $500,000. Add-ons to this amount have been discussed, which include an irrigation system and some metal paneling around the entry-way window. Page 4