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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />APPROVED <br />November 6, 2017 <br />225 Mr. Hillesheim reported on the current status of the city's equipment and the benefits of <br />226 replacing units. On the question of funding, staff is recommending use of 2017 budget <br />227 surplus for the units and funding of controls from the building maintenance fund. The <br />228 NAC representative spoke to replacement/down time if the units were to fail. The <br />229 council discussed replacement brand proposed as well as energy savings as a result of <br />230 replacement. <br />231 <br />232 8. Public Works Facility — Administrator Karlson explained that, as a result of <br />233 questions that came up during a previous presentation by Quinn Hutson of CNH <br />234 Architects, an addendum is being presented further outlining the option of remodeling <br />235 and expanding the existing public works facility. He is asking if the council has further <br />236 direction on the matter. <br />237 <br />238 Mayor Reinert feels opinions on this project are subjective. To address that, he thinks <br />239 that more information and different perspective is needed. Perhaps an opinion from <br />240 someone who doesn't specialize in government projects would be appropriate. <br />241 <br />242 Council Member Manthey suggested that the council should give more detail on what is <br />243 wanted in order to get additional information. He suggested he'd prefer more discussion <br />244 for the whole council of possibilities and stages. <br />245 <br />246 Mayor Reinert noted a Hugo facility that cost $2 million. His concern is that there's no <br />247 better level of services offered to the constituents with a more expensive building. He <br />248 wants to get the best for the residents' money. <br />249 <br />250 Council Member Manthey warned against oversimplifying. It isn't just putting trucks in <br />251 a garage. He recommends the council review the whole situation and decide of what <br />252 should be spent, including what the facility can provide in the future. Mayor Reinert said <br />253 he is oversimplifying to make a point. <br />254 <br />255 Council Member Rafferty remarked that the conversation should be held with the <br />256 upcoming council. Council Member Maher added that she isn't certain all the <br />257 information has gotten to the architect that needs to and that can be solved by more <br />258 discussion and direction. <br />259 <br />260 9. 2018 West Shadow Lake Drive and LaMotte Drive — City Engineer Hankee <br />261 explained that staff is continuing to work on the project design. They are still planning on <br />262 holding a neighborhood meeting at the end of November. Communication is underway <br />263 with the webside and phone calls being taken. Drainage, a critical component, is being <br />264 worked on. Ms. Hankee was informed that residents have contacted the mayor with <br />265 questions about lake level and she explained that she is working to address those <br />266 questions with the DNR and watershed district. <br />267 <br />0 <br />