06-11-2014 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2014 indicated that another city has experienced this problem. Stromsodt stated that he would look at this, but indicated that he did not believe there would be a problem as there was a stop gap feature proposed. The next area reviewed was the Lobby Waiting Area - Room 101 & Corridor 102. There was discussion about the poor condition of the existing security doors at the front counter, and the need to reorient the drinking fountain. The Council discussed the conversion of the trophy case into a media/communication center to better organize and focus these efforts in the lobby. The entire Council agreed that the trophy case should be eliminated and the area converted to a media/communication center. Keis asked about replacement of the front countertop. Stromsodt indicated that that was not included in the work listing, but indicated that they would obtain pricing for this replacement. Conference Rooms A & 13 — Rooms 104 and 105 were discussed. There was discussion about reupholstering the dividing walls, and Stromsodt indicated that they would obtain pricing. The City Administrator indicated that need for rewiring this area so that IP telephony can be utilized as well as installing a center wiring box in the middle of the floor for media purposes. There was discussion about the changing out of lighting, with the Administrator indicated that this has been reviewed, but given a 13 -year payback for this work, the decision was to retain current lighting. The Council Chambers — Room 106 and Cable Room were discussed next. There was extensive discussion of the options presented for the Council Chambers wall treatment and City logo installation on the wall. The Council's preference was for the stone treatment rather than tile. There were various preferences related to the extent of the stone, and Dever and Stromsodt will obtain pricing for the various options. It was the Council's consensus that the City logo should be centered in the backdrop with the new version of "City of Little Canada" script to be placed beneath the logo. Stromsodt suggested that the stone used for the Council backdrop could be incorporated into the lobby media center to tie the two rooms together. There was discussion about improved lighting of the Council dais area, with the Council indicating that the lighting should not be a heat source to those at the dais. Van Alstine will work with the architect -designer on lighting issues. The various media improvements were discussed which included elimination of the large TV cabinet currently in the room and the use of a projector and large monitor in the Chambers. A larger TV would also be mounted for the Council's viewing. There was discussion of the ramp area leading to the dais area, and the architect will review this relative to ADA requirements. Keis suggested an improved microphone system as well as computer screens mounted into 3