12-18-95 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECII'4BER 18, 1995 requirements of private business. The Building Inspector replied that nothing is being proposed in this situation that would not be done for anyone else. With regard to ADA requirements, the Building Inspector stated that the City may want to check with legal counsel. If the lower level is being used for senior exercise classes and a gathering room, not meeting ADA requirements may result in more exposure to the City since this is a public building. Scalze.pointed out that the City is currently open to that exposure. The City Administrator suggested that Finsness, the Building Official, and the Fire Marshal go through the building and develop a work scope that would be necessary in order to continue operating the building as it is currently being used. The Administrator pointed out that there is $98,500 in the Budget for renovations at the old fire station. it was suggested that this money be left in the budget. If it is not spent on the old fire station, it will be available for other projects. Fahey agreed that the building should be improved to the level necessary to maintain its current usage. LaValle pointed out that a municipal building must meet ADA requirements. The Building Official replied that that is true if the building is being used as an assembly occupancy. It will also be necessary to look at fire code and life safety code requirements. The Building Official suggested that the addition of accessible restrooms may be the only access issue which needs to be addressed. However, if the City changes or expands the occupancy of the building, that would trigger all of the requirements as if it were a new building. Fahey felt the building should be upgraded for the existing occupancy and to address life safety issues so that the City can continue to use the building for as long as it can. Morelan suggested that an estimate was needed of how long the building in its present form will last. 7