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• SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1997 Council Member Bergeson noted that the payments on the bonds for these buildings would be approximately $87,000 for every million dollars that are bonded. He noted that this is not in the budget. Staff explained that the payment would be approximately $250,000 which would be added to the bonded debt payment in the tax levy. Staff proposed the following budget for the new civic buildings: - Centennial Early Childhood Center $1,200,000 - City Hall and Police Department buildings $5,800,000 (divided equally) Staff was asked if this would include furnishings? Staff explained that this will not be know until the design is further along. Council asked if other cities are constructing jails? Chief Pecchia explained that jails are very expensive to build and staff. Council Member Bergeson suggested that the budget include $6,000,000 for the City Hall and the Police Department building. The space should be approxim ame for each building. He also suggested that the garages be a part of t ment building which allow for expansion into the garages if nee Staff noted that the civic buildings will be cons Metropolitan Council Parks Commission Parking is planned on the property th aded with the parking areas on the site. d from the Funkhausers. Officer Mortenson asked int will have input into the design of the Police Department buiit indicated that they would determine the cost of the building and the e ar•' tect would determine what could be constructed for that amount. The meeting was journed at 7:50 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on July 12, 1999. 'NI Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer 7/7/99 (4:26 p.m.) 7/13/99 (3:54 p.m.) KiiV_y ul ivan, Mayor PAGE 5