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WS — Item #1 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 1 <br />Date: January 5, 2015 <br />To: City Council <br />From: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />Re: Final Design - Fire Station at Birch St. & Centerville Rd. <br />Background <br />Following selection of the preferred building site on August 11, 2014, staff has been working <br />with the design team to develop a schematic site plan and floor plan that meets the future needs <br />of the Lino Lakes community. Staff had the opportunity to visit other fire facilities and to meet <br />with fire personnel in preparation for programming the new station. <br />During the council meeting on November 3, staff and CNH Architects presented options based <br />on feedback received during the October 13 meeting. Council provided feedback on the design <br />options for staff and CNH to incorporate in the final design, which will be presented tonight for <br />further Council review. Staff will be seeking Council approval during the January 12 meeting <br />for final plans and specifications and advertisement for bids. <br />CNH Architects will be present at the meeting to provide an overview of the plans and <br />specifications. <br />Based on the change in the size and scope of the project, CNH has submitted a request to amend <br />the contract to cover additional services. Staff is reviewing this request and will be bringing <br />forward a recommended contract amendment for Council consideration. <br />Off-site Improvements <br />Staff is also working with WSB and Associates to develop final plans and specs for the extension <br />of sanitary sewer and water main, and for turn lane improvements to service the site. Staff <br />anticipates seeking Council approval for this in February, 2015. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />Approval of plans and specs and advertisement for bids is included in the January 12th Council <br />agenda. <br />