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Mounds View City Council Page Ten <br /> Regular Meeting March 23, 1110 <br /> of records, a larger evidence room, and a police garage. Some <br /> remodeling of the existing garage is also proposed to create a <br /> conference room and additional office area for the Police Department. <br /> Minetor stated the cost to convert the water treatment plant into a <br /> police garage is approximately $43, 600 and the remodeling of the <br /> existing garage area to be an approximate cost of $27, 680. The total <br /> cost including general condition allowance and contingency for <br /> unexpected items would be approximately $86,240. These numbers are <br /> just an estimate of the costs involved. <br /> Mayor Linke asked about the heating and air corditioring in tha <br /> newly created police garage area. <br /> Minetor stated that at present this building is not air conditioned <br /> and the heating system will have to be changed. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby asked where the funds would come from to pay <br /> for the conversion of the water treatment plant and remodeling of the <br /> existing police garage. <br /> Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained that monies will come <br /> from a City Hall Improvement Fund. This fund was established through <br /> monies from a closed bond fund. There is approximately $300, 000 in 111this fund for remodeling of City Hall. <br /> Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that <br /> the City has two options. One option would be to go out to bid for <br /> this project and the other is to receive a quote from the contractor <br /> now working• on this building. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby stated that she would be in favor of going out <br /> to bid because this contractor could also submit his bid to the City <br /> for the proposed work. <br /> Councilmember Quick stated that the Police Department is crowded, the <br /> evidence room is jam packed and the need to obtain more space for this <br /> department is a necessity. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby commended staff for their efforts in coming up <br /> with an alternative plan to the remodeling of City Hall which saves <br /> the City a great deal of money. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Rickaby/Quick to approve concept plan for conversion <br /> . of water treatment plant to police garage and remodeling of existing <br /> garage and to await estimate- from present contractor. <br /> VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br /> S <br />