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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 5B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director <br />MEETING DATE: <br />TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 16-172, Approving Public Works Space <br />Needs Analysis and Existing Facility Audit Proposal <br />December 12, 2016 <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Lino Lakes Public Services Department is requesting City Council approval to retain CNH <br />Architects, Inc. to conduct a Public Works Space Needs Analysis and Existing Facility <br />Audit. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Public Works Building (located at 1189 Main Street) was built in 1971 and consists primarily <br />of a mechanical area (for fleet and equipment repairs), break room, and office space. A 40' x <br />80'shed (also built in 1971) provides some storage for vehicles, equipment, and supplies. In 2000, <br />�.. a 60' x 80' shed was built to provide additional indoor storage. A salt storage shed was built in <br />2013. <br />CNH Architects, Inc. will consider three approaches: <br />1. Renovate existing building and expand to meet future needs <br />2. Build a new facility at the existing site <br />3. Build a facility at the city property at Centerville Road and Birch Street <br />Topics including existing facility conditions, current and future space needs, growth potential for <br />each option, accessibility compliance, energy usage and potential for savings, long-term costs of <br />operation, and capital costs for remodeling/construction will be examined. <br />Mr. Quinn Hutson, Principal Architect with CNH Architects, Inc. will lead and coordinate all <br />members of the design team and be the primary contact throughout the project. He brings <br />extensive experience with city projects, numerous reviews of client and facility needs, and <br />familiarity with the City and staff from past projects with the City of Lino Lakes. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Council accept the CNH Architects, Inc. proposal to conduct a Public <br />Works Space Needs Analysis and Existing Facility Audit for a fixed fee of $11,900 plus <br />reimbursable expenses for printing and mileage. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Resolution No. 16-172 <br />Public Works Space Needs Analysis and Existing Facility Audit (Dated Sep. 23, 2016). <br />