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(`4Akr <br />, <br />�i <br />DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC WORKS <br />The City of Detroit Lakes completed its new Public Works facility in the fall of 2024, <br />addressing the inefficiencies of its previously scattered operations. The department <br />had been spread across multiple facilities, each constrained by space limitations and <br />failing to meet current building codes and industry standards. A comprehensive study <br />evaluated the department's short- and long-term equipment, space, and staffing <br />needs, concluding that none of the existing sites could accommodate the entire <br />operation. <br />A new site was selected, coinciding with Oertel Architects' ongoing work with the <br />Becker County Highway Department on their new facility. A collaborative site study <br />revealed opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency by co -locating the <br />two departments. The shared campus includes separate main buildings for the City <br />of Detroit Lakes and Becker County, while shared facilities —such as a fuel island, salt <br />storage building, and stormwater management systems —maximize resources and <br />streamline operations. <br />CONTACT <br />BECKER COUNTY PUBLIC <br />WORKS <br />Completed in the summer of 2023, the Becker County Highway Department facility was <br />designed to address the department's growing space and operational needs. Oertel <br />Architects provided programming, planning, and site selection services, evaluating <br />options for expansion to meet both current demands and long-term requirements. <br />During the planning process, the City of Detroit Lakes also engaged Oertel Architects <br />to assess their public works facility. A joint study determined that co -locating the <br />two facilities would offer significant efficiencies. After evaluating several potential <br />sites, a shared location in an industrial area was selected. The final design includes <br />separate main buildings for the county and city, along with shared amenities such as <br />stormwater management and outbuildings. Comprehensive master plans, site layouts, <br />phased development strategies, and cost estimates guided the project to successful <br />completion. <br />CONTACT <br />Kelcey Klemm, City Administrator Jim Olson, County Engineer <br />e: kklemm@cityofdetroitlakes.com e: jdolson@co.becker.mn.us <br />p: (218) 846-7130 p: (218) 846-7200 x4106 <br />PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE LINO LAKES PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY OERTEL ARCHITECTS- 7 <br />