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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 Council Member Bergeson echoed Council Member Kuether's expression of citizen objection to police squad vehicles being stored outdoors, and that large office space at the expense of garages was not desirable. Council Member Lyden asked about the original 21,000 -square -foot plan. Chief Pecchia indicated that 21,000 square feet was based upon 50 personnel members included in the 20/20 Vision Statement. Council Member Kuether questioned the need for space for that number of employees. Council Member Lyden opined that the Police Department would be best housed within a single building, not expanding into another facility at a future date. Mayor Landers requested that Council come to agreement on 17,000 square feet for the subject facilities. Council Member Kuether pointed out that she had not agreed to a number of square feet, but to division of the available funds among the facilities for construction of comparable buildings. Mayor Landers reiterated his understanding of Council's agreement to 17,000 square feet for the Police Department facility; however, he further indicated his understanding that garages would be included in that figure. Chief Pecchia indicated that funds may be available to build the garages, but at the time of design they were not anticipated. Mr. Wessel explained that the current cost estimates are very preliminary. Council Member Bergeson suggested that a list of priorities be compiled and presented to the architects. Council Member Lyden agreed with Council Member Kuether with respect to division of funds vs. specific square footage per facility. Council Member Kuether stressed the need for prudent expenditure of taxpayer money. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the schematic design for the public facilities complex with the condition that remaining issues be addressed. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden stated that all property be acquired before the project proceeds. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Consideration of Approval for the Construction Management Company - Mr. Wessel stated that he and the City Attorney had developed a draft contract for Council consideration in connection with engaging the services of Adolfson & Peterson as construction manager for the public facilities complex. According to Mr. Wessel, having construction management in place is 10