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<br />WS – Item 7 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 7 <br /> <br /> <br />Date: April 3, 2023 <br /> <br />To: City Council <br /> <br />From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> <br />Re: Public Works Building Design Process <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Over the past 10 years the City has been evaluating the construction of a new public <br />works building to replace the existing facility at 1189 Main Street. Constructed in 1971 <br />the buildings are substandard and do not meet the current and future needs of the City. <br /> <br />CNH Architects completed a site analysis and space needs study in 2017. The plan <br />included evaluation of the existing site and potential location at Tower Park. Multiple <br />options and phasing plans were presented as part of the analysis. Oertel Architects <br />completed a subsequent evaluation in 2018 to refine configuration options at the existing <br />site and downsize the facility and costs. <br /> <br />The City Council has continued to express interest in moving forward with the project. A <br />site tour of Hugo’s new facility was taken last year. Additionally the project was <br />included in the 5 year financial plan for a 2026 build. $350,000 from the Building and <br />Facilities fund were identified for design expenses in 2023. <br /> <br />City staff is proposing to move forward with a process to select an architectural firm for <br />design. The Council can choose to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) or streamline <br />the process by selecting 3 to 4 firms with past project experience to interview and solicit <br />bids from. <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />Staff is requesting City Council direction to move forward with selecting Architectural <br />Services for the Public Works Building and requesting direction on a preferred process. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />None.