08-22-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 1995 operating in the City. Fahey envisioned two projects. One would be renovation of the old fire station, and the other establishing a facilities committee to assess the space needs of Public Works, Parks & Recreation, LCRA, and Canadian Days. The City Administrator asked if space at the upper level of the old fire station would be allocated for LCRA and/or Public Works. LaValle did not believe the City should store vehicles in the building if that violates the code. Fahey suggested that an option would be to add on to the Spooner Park garage. Jim Morelan felt it was logical to combine Public Works and Park storage. Fahey again suggested that a committee be formed to study these storage needs. That committee could consist of the City Administrator, Public Works Superintendent, Parks & Recreation Director, and members of the interested public. LaValle pointed out that it is known there is a need for additional storage space. The question is the location. LaValle suggested that Canadian Days be included given their need for storage and their willingness to assist with costs. Kathy Hanson stated that Canadian Days is looking for storage and limited kitchen facilities at Spooner Park, as well as bathroom facilities and additional parking. It was noted that a shelter-type improvement with a limited kitchen could be leased out during the summer months. DeLonais asked what the upper floor of the Pioneer Park building was used for. Fahey replied that it is used as a tournament headquarters, for coaches' meetings, as a rest area for umpires. Fahey felt the facility was under-utilized due to the limited amount of tournament usage in Pioneer Park. Morelan suggested that funding issues need to be addressed pointing out that it seems the architect believes improvements could exceed the City's budgeted amount. Morelan suggested another cost of the 8