10-23-2013 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2013 The Council then discussed the warming house project numbers in detail, utilizing the $172,000 project estimate, $49,450 in proposed reductions, $25,000 for sewer and water extension, $10,000 for retaining wall construction, as well as the $10,000 LCRA project contribution. Krumm noted that the project estimates did not include costs for landscaping, restoration, or irrigation. There was then discussion of the project parameters, specifically the issue of one or two bathrooms. Montour stated that it was his opinion that the City should treat all park improvements equally and do quality projects, noting the recent play structure replacement in Nadeau Park. Montour felt that while the project did not have to be a Taj Mahal, the City should build something it is proud of, and indicated that he supported two bathrooms. Blesener felt that the Council should set a budget amount, and then staff could determine the amenities that will be included based on the budget. Keis felt that project parameters should be determined by the Council at a later date He agreed that the Council should set the budget number, and felt the design /amenities would be determined later at a workshop meeting. Blesener suggested the following budget for the project: $140,000 Remaining Building Budget Amount ($150,000 less $10,000 already spent) $10,000 Retaining Wall $25,000 Water & Sewer Service Extension $175,000 City Costs $10,000 LCRA Donation $185,000 Total Project Costs ($195,000 with the $10,000 already spent) Blesener indicated that based on these amounts, decisions could then be made relative to whether there are one or two bathrooms and if additional amenities could be added back into the project. Boss and McGraw felt that two bathrooms were preferable. Keis again indicated discussion of the number of bathrooms and other amenities could occur at a Council workshop meeting. Tom Ray, LCRA, felt that two bathrooms were needed in the project, but agreed even one bathroom in the warming house would be a huge improvement. Ray indicated that while LCRA has committed $10,000 toward the project, they may be willing to increase that amount. Blesener thanked LCRA for their participation and stated that the organization was a fantastic group and the donation was greatly appreciated. Blesener noted that City staff has a number that it can now work with, and suggested that work be done to design a new warming house within that 5