02-14-96 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 1996 *Proceed with a modified rehab based on recommendations of the Building Official. Fahey pointed out that the third option would involve limiting the use of the top floor to storage, and the remodeling of the bottom floor to meet ADA requirements. Fahey noted the correspondence from Ramsey County Department of Public Health outlining temporary food service licensing requirements. It appears that based on this requirements, LCRA would be able to continue the use of the lower level of the old fire station for their fund-raising efforts. The City Administrator agreed, but pointed out that the only requirement of any concern is that food service equipment must comply with the appropriate standards of the National Sanitation Foundation. Hanson reported that the vendors at the Canadian Days Celebration are subject to these requirements. In order to comply, a commercial refrigerator had to be rented. Fahey suggested that the County be requested to take a look at the kitchen area and indicate what type of equipment would be needed. Fahey stated that the biggest issue is that it is not feasible to renovate the building making both levels public accessible. Fahey felt that the storage option should be considered for the upstairs, and that the use of the downstairs be debated. Fahey suggested that the downstairs would not meet the needs of the Historical Society for display purposes. Kathy Hanson indicated that if the Historical Society were allowed to use the downstairs, it would need that area in its entirety. Lorraine Rosauer pointed out that the Historical Society does not need the kitchen area. Fahey indicated that it did not make sense to dismantle the kitchen and take this use away from the LCRA so that the Historical Society can move into the basement. Morelan asked if the stairway could be eliminated between the two levels, and each level then made handicapped accessible. 2