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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCILI-MEETING, OCTOBER 20, 1981 -2- OFFICE PLANS: --Fraser - Went over the architects report did not feel it wise to proceed with any of the three alternatives. Pointed out several detrimental features of the present location and the problem of housing the office and staff during remodeling work. Stripping down the least expensive alternative would result in an undesirable project. Figures that have been put together for the rental/lease proposal point out the best alternative so far suggested. In this instance,it indicates private enterprise can build and maintain buildings at a lower cost than governmental entities. Supports the motion. --Novak - Feels the remodeling of the present office building came in at a reasonable price when excluding the fire hall and parking, which will need to be taken care of regardless. Strong feeling not to sell the present office building - strong need in the Old Village for parking - City could help the situation by having an adequate parking facility that people on main street can use. Not wise to sell building and box -in the remaining City property. --Morgan - If sell the present site, in particular to Joe,Rogers, will create mass congestion for this area. Fire Department, -whole area -will be short of room.. Should have more time to think about this alternative and listen to what the architects have to say. --Novak - Agrees with Morgan - questions the urgency implied in the memo. --Fraser - The urgency implied here is the same as has been implied fbr all the alternatives. Moving ahead with this action does not put the Council in an irrevocable position. Would be unfortunate to delay unnecessarily - would like to see appropriate movement rather than to postpone or table action. --Novak - Could no way vote for this proposal. if looking into rental,should include everyone in the City who has rental space --Whittaker - Has checked out and contacted known rental properties. W,Tq unable to. -find anything available or large enough. --Morgan - Thinks the City should have its own office and should not lease. M/S/F Morgan/Novak to table, -until Nov. 3, the motion, to lease so that_. the alternative before the Council can be considered and material from the architect is heard. Motion failed 2-3 Fraser, Eder and Mottaz opposed. Fraser moved the previous question. Motion carried 3-2 Novak and Morgan opposed. Noak felt the decision was inappropriately made and extended an apology, -to the architects for the time they put in and were not given an opportunity to speak. Whittaker briefed the Council on what the next steps are. He will have Ekberg Lammers review the lease agreement and recommended Sessing Architects provide an estimate for the interior design work. Council said he should, instead, summarize the project and get a list of architects/designers for next meeting, as well as have Lammers review the lease.