11-12-2014 Council Remodel Workshop Minutes

Home Browse Search

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2014 stained condition of the existing tile and the fact that the existing tile does not match the color scheme for the rest of the remodel project. It was the consensus of the Council that an attempt should be made at cleaning the tile to see if the stains can be removed. Based on the results of the cleaning, a decision would be made on whether or not to proceed with a complete remodel of the public bathrooms. The City Administrator indicated that the employees' bathrooms are in good shape, although the color scheme is dated. He suggested that the employee bathrooms could remain as is. Keis indicated that he attended the AARP Drivers Program at the City Center recently and asked about improvements to the video systems in the Council Chambers. The City Administrator reported that improvements would be made as part of the Council Chambers upgrades. The Council reviewed the Council Chambers backdrop including the size of the logo that will be installed on the backdrop wall. There was consensus that the logo size was adequate. Montour suggested the addition of "City of Little Canada" to the front of the Council table. After discussion of the appearance when Council meetings are broadcast, agreement was to not proceed with this addition. The Council then discussed the coiling shutter for the front counter and the fact that the one proposed has 22% open space providing visibility into the office area when the gate is closed. It was noted that City staff would prefer that there is no visibility so that employees working after hours cannot be seen by anyone coming to the City Center when it is closed. The Council agreed that the gate should not have any open space and the City Administrator was instructed to have James Steele Construction obtain quotes for a solid coiling shutter. The Council reviewed the media center design and was in support of it as proposed. The Council then discussed the Historical Society display area with the City Administrator indicating that this area would be converted to a trophy display case. He noted that the Historical Society has not updated there display for many years and keeps the lights off in the display case so that the items will not deteriorate. This results in the entry hall into the Council Chambers being dark. The Council indicated that they would prefer that the trophies no longer be display given there are outdated. The Council indicated that this display area should be used for the display of pictures of City parks, etc. as well as a ledge added for placement of Council floor agendas. 2