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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12, 2014 BOND SALE - PUBLIC WORKS /PARKS PROJECT Hromatka then reviewed the list of NYFS partnerships, which include the 15 member communities, school districts, various non - profits, the faith and the business community. Blesener noted an article in the newspaper which addressed the increasing salary gap between those people with high school and college educations. Blesener agreed with the importance of education, and commented that while not everyone can or wants to attend college, a trade school education is very important as well. Blesener asked about after- school activities and how NYFS transports children to and from these types of programs. Hromatka stated that the biggest barrier to after - school program opportunities is transportation. He indicated that NYFS has two vans that transport children and they are hoping to obtain a third. Most of these opportunities are currently located in the Shoreview area, but NYFS is looking to expand. He noted that they are currently working with the Roseville School District on a Federal grant that would be used to expand after - school programs. Blesener asked about the Tree House organization. I-lromatka stated that it is his understanding that this is a good program and works with youth to help support education and social skills. I- Iromatka thought that there was a religious affiliation relative to this program. Hromatka thanked the Council for the opportunity to address them this evening. The City Administrator that prior to consideration of the sale of bonds to finance the City's Public Works /Parks Garage proposed to be constructed at 2858 Centerville Road, he would provide some background on the project. The Administrator reported that at a special meeting held on February 7`h, the members of the City Council that serve on the design review committee reported that the initial building size estimate was too small. This determination was reached in conjunction with our Architect and Construction Manager and touring other similar buildings in our area. The Administrator explained how that initial estimate was arrived at which used a needs study done in 2000 and added in additional space to add the Parks Department to the project as well as space for off -site storage that the City has at the former Roseville Plumbing property. Based on an initial building size estimate of 20,000 square feet, a preliminary cost estimate of $2,500,000 was arrived at. That plan did not plan for dedicated maintenance and wash bays taking up 4,825 square feet. It also did not plan for the "drive- through" lane adding another 4,000 square feet to the building size. 3