12-05-2016 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION December 5, 2016 APPROVED 132 133 Mr. Hoska received thanks from the council for the input from the Legion. 134 5. Public or Space Needs Analysis and Existing Facility Audit Proposal - 135 Public Services Director DeGardner introduced Architect Quinn Hutson, CNH 136 Architects, who was requested to prepare some initial information about a public works 137 facility proposal. 138 139 Mr. Hutson reviewed his prepared report (included in the council packet). Basically a 140 proposal would include looking at current facilities, a discussion of current needs and 141 how to meet future needs. It would look at options: renovating current facilities, 142 building a new facility at the current site, and new facilities at a different site (probably 143 near the new fire station). A report would provide useful data to assist with future 144 council discussions. 145 146 Mayor Reinert asked about the cost of a feasibility study and Mr. Hutson said $11,900. 147 Director DeGardner remarked that he feels the proposal is fair. Mayor Reinert said he's 148 most interested in hearing about improvements to the current facility; this is a small city 149 and he thinks it would be difficult to foot the bill for a new building at this time. 150 Council Member Manthey remarked that he would insist on seeing those three options 151 without favor to one. Council Member Kusterman remarked that the three options are 152 good because they all involve city owned land and that would keep costs down. Council 153 Member Rafferty added that he understands that information is good but he questions 154 what is needed at this time; he doesn't see the city approving an expensive construction 155 project at this time. 156 157 The council concurred with proceeding with the study. 158 6. Pavement Ratings and Proposed 2017 Mill and Overlay Project -City 159 Engineer Hankee explained that every year the City updates its pavement ratings in order 160 to have good information for street maintenance project decisions. She provided a map 161 of the proposed 2017 Road Improvement Project. The rating information allows staff to 162 make recommendations for those streets that will benefit most from maintenance 163 activities. She reviewed the type of work that would be included in the maintenance 164 projects. If the council concurs with the projects proposed, staff would go forward for 165 bids. Council Member Manthey noted the north side of the city where there are many 166 streets that need work; how can residents understand the recommendations that don't 167 include them? Engineer Hankee explained the recommendation, including the presence 168 of new development and she recommended that people should feel free to contact her 169 with any questions. 170 7. Vehicle Replacement Schedule -Administrator Karlson recalled previous 171 council discussions on this matter. Public Safety Director Swenson reported that after 172 conversations with Mr. Karlson and input from the city mechanic, he is proposing a 173 change to the replacement plan. With the mechanic's review information, they are