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Project Needs Assessment CNH interviewed appropriate City Staff to understand both their current needs as well as future operational changes and anticipated growth areas. We compared these areas to similar nearby cities, providing not only relational size comparisons but interjecting potential issues that may not have been considered. To create accountability and clarity in our investigation, we made it a priority to gather initial information with rigor such that assumptions are minimal, collaborating closely with our engineers to pinpoint existing and potential issues that may or may not already be identified. Option Analysis After gathering all the information on space needs, CNH evaluated the existing public works cam- pus, and developed future needs based on expected growth; CNH reviewed three approaches for the City of Lino Lakes to meet their Public Works needs. These include: Option A1 – Renovate the existing building and expand to meet future needs. Option A2 – Build an all new facility at the existing site to provide long-term value. Option B1 – Build an all new facility at the city property at Birch Street and Centerville Road leaving some appropriate elements at the existing site. The study has reviewed each of the above options, analyzing and listing comparative data on each option in order to provide the City of Lino Lakes with the tools to make an informed decision on the future of the Public Works department facilities. Among others, the review of each option will include the following topics: • Space needs – current and future • Growth potential for each option • Existing facility conditions ◦Deferred and short-term maintenance ◦Building code / OSHA compliance • Accessibility compliance • Capital costs for construction / remodeling proposed • Site location relative to population and infrastructure 7CNH ARCHITECTS overvieW of study