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1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION 15 OCTOBER 1990 city will be doing to alleviate this problem in the short term. Mr. Schumacher replied that he and staff have been looking at alternatives. One such alternative would be to dismantle the present fire hall located on Lake Drive, and have it moved to the back of the city hall property. The building would then be remodeled and serve as the Police Department. This would increase the square footage the department now has from 1500 to 2500. The building has been paid for, and is owned by the City. This move would create more space for administration at City Hall, create more space for the Police Department, and keep the two departments on the same property. Mr. Reinert asked if residents are complaining about our location. Mr. Schumacher replied only during elections. Mr. Reinert commented on what a good job the City of Shoreview had just done with their facilities. He added that he doesn't not want to do anything that is piecemeal, or poorly thought out or done. Ms. Sally Kuether added that she could not believe the crowded conditions that presently exist at City Hall. The concensus of the Council was to wait with a new City Hall, and do it properly. It was felt that the Rice Lake property was not satisfactory for a new campus location, but that we should investigate properties and determine an ideal site. In the short term, we would go ahead with the new Fire Hall, and investigate inexpensive alternatives to alleviate over crowding at City Hall. Mr. Schumacher recommended the Council enter into an agreement with Winsor /Faircy for the Fire Hall so that bids may be let as soon as possible. The goal for construction to begin on the Fire Hall is March 1 of 1991. The Council again discussed options for the present fire hall. Mr. Reinert questioned the police department space needs. The alternatives mentioned were: 1. rent /lease space away from City Hall; 2. relocate a building on to the property at 1189 Main Street. Mr. Schumacher handed out a list of Development Statements that staff had compiled (see attached). The purpose of this list was to give staff an idea of what the Council wants in the way of development policies. Staff would then use these guidelines when working with the public and developers, and would eliminate a great number of the special meetings the Council has had to have, especially the last several months. The Council reviewed the six statements, and after some discussion endorsed them. Mr. Schumacher was instructed to review these guidelines with the staff. Mr. Neal moved to adjourn the work session, seconded by Mr. PAGE 2 075.