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90 <br />91 <br />92 <br />93 <br />94 <br />95 <br />96 <br />97 <br />98 <br />99 <br />100 <br />101 <br />102 <br />103 <br />104 <br />105 <br />CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION May 1, 2017 <br />APPROVED <br />- Cost estimate: Phase 1, all three options priced, both low cost options to higher <br />cost (Mayor Reinert remarked that a remodel without a space expansion hasn't <br />been priced and Mr. Hutson said that is because that option wouldn't address <br />future space needs). Mayor Reinert suggested that there is an even lower cost <br />option that would basically add an unheated pole barn, although Director <br />Grochala suggested there could be some space/utility services issues. <br />Mayor Reinert noted his concern about costs and prudence in spending the taxpayer's <br />funds. He is more supportive of exploring improvements at the Fire Station No. 2 land <br />for community use, such as a park, and improving the current public works facilities to <br />get equipment protected (i.e. unheated pole barn). Council Member Kustennan <br />remarked that perhaps a more detailed, lower level explanation of costs would be helpful <br />in a careful consideration of spending. Mayor Reinert remarked that the city just dugout <br />of a recession and he'd like to keep the city's budget small. He supports forward and <br />innovate thinking but this requires a lot of thought and there may be more urgent needs <br />right now. <br />106 <br />107 In addition to more information on costs (at a more micro level), <br />108 a comparison of proposed square footages to current space would be helpful. Council <br />109 Member Rafferty remarked that city hall is a good example of a decision based on future <br />110 needs and the rocky road and changes that can occur as the future comes upon you. <br />III <br />112 Council Member Rafferty noted that one option would move facilities to the south side of <br />113 the city and he wonders if that is best location for service provision. Director DeGardner <br />114 suggested that the closer to the core of the city, the better as far as saving trips and driving <br />115 economy. Mayor Reinert noted that the future could mean population changes however. <br />116 Mr. Hutson added that with the south site, it is anticipated that the current site facilities <br />117 would continue to some extent. <br />118 <br />119 The mayor asked Administrator Karlson, if the roof were leaking here at city hall, what <br />120 procedure and funding is available to address the problem. Mr. Karlson noted the <br />121 facilities fund that is available for building expenses at city hall; for the work itself, a <br />122 bidding process would be appropriate. The mayor asked, would that facilities fund be <br />123 the same source to fund repairs to the public works facilities. Director DeGardner <br />124 explained that staff makes judgements about how to move on repair situations. Mayor <br />125 Reinert suggested that repairs should be done as needed along the way and he feels the <br />126 funds were available for repairs. <br />127 <br />128 The council concurred that they will receive additional information as they have <br />129 requested. Council Member Manthey asked about the move of city hall from the old <br />130 building to the current. Director Grochala noted a study that involved creating a town <br />131 center as well as the space needs that developed. <br />132 <br />133 Council Member Rafferty requested that the Hugo, Shoreview, etc. public works <br />134 locations be shared with the council. <br />3 <br />