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Mounds View City Council June 27,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> of this building last November. At that time, the Council recommended the Commission move <br /> forward with new building plans. He noted the building replacement will be fully funded by <br /> Park Dedication funds. <br /> Public Works Director DeBar explained the architectural firm hired in May, TKDA, prepared <br /> bidding documents. He noted the park building was brick and mortar design with the picnic <br /> pavilion area doubled in size. Staff further reviewed the building layout and design plans with <br /> the Council, noting the building would be similar to the Groveland Park building. He then <br /> requested the Council approve the bidding documents and authorize advertisement for bids to <br /> demolish and reconstruct the Lambert Park building. <br /> Council Member Gunn asked if the building would be handicap accessible. Public Works <br /> Director DeBar stated the building would be handicap accessible. <br /> Council Member Stigney did not understand the increased expenses proposed for the park <br /> building. Public Works Director DeBar noted the cost estimates were provided by the architect <br /> and final expenses would remain unknown until the project was sent out for bid. He further <br /> explained how the architect estimated expenses in comparison to the Groveland Park building <br /> that was completed by the City in 2006. <br /> Council Member Stigney questioned the life expectancy of the proposed roof for the park <br /> • building. Public Works Director DeBar stated the upgraded roofing material would last 30-40 <br /> years. <br /> Council Member Stigney requested information on the roof performance for the buildings at <br /> Hillview and Groveland Parks. Public Works Director DeBar stated the Hillview building has <br /> had roofing problems and the shingle manufacturer was now out of business. The shingles were <br /> set for replacement in the next year or two. <br /> City Administrator Ericson arrived at 8:20 p.m. <br /> Council Member Stigney requested further information from Staff as to the additional roofing <br /> expenses and number of squares on the park building roof. <br /> Council Member Stigney asked if the Park Commission was aware of the increase for the <br /> Lambert Park building. Public Works Director DeBar stated the Park Commission had approved <br /> of the increased expense. He stated the new buildings were highly utilized and the Park <br /> Commission felt the increased amenities would increase the rental of the new facility. <br /> Mayor Flaherty questioned the balance of the Park Dedication Fund as the City had only <br /> budgeted $260,000 for this building. Finance Director Beer stated the fund had approximately <br /> $900,000. <br /> Mayor Flaherty stated he would like to see the expense closer to the first projections. He <br /> • indicated the 30% price increase was a surprise and questioned if it was necessary for the <br />