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Mounds View City Council June 13, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 7 • available for their review. Public Works Director stated that he did not have a cost estimate at this time adding that he would provide the Council with a copy for their review when it is received. He stated that the costs would be approximately $5,000 noting that the unit would be located in the roofline of the building. He indicated that it was originally designed to be installed on the ground but was changed due to the potential for vandalism. He stated that the building is designed to include the proper ventilation of the air conditioning unit. Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman John Kregle confirmed that the Parks Commission did not discuss the costs for the installation or the unit. He stated that air conditioning exists in the Hillview building adding that the intent was to reflect the Hillview building design with a few minor changes. He explained that the air conditioning unit is necessary because the building walls and floors would be cement and this would help reduce moisture and condensation. Council Member Gunn stated that after talking with residents and determining that the main reason for lack of use was due to the buildings being too warm during the summer months. She explained that when they did the first building, part of the reasoning for installing the air conditioning unit was to make the buildings more useable and because City Council felt that the buildings were not being used to their full potential. Council Member Flaherty agreed stating that the building does require good circulation and • cooling in order to keep the moisture out and condensation down. He acknowledged their concerns regarding the summer months and suggested cross ventilation with fans for better air movement. He stated that he would like to see the air condition unit cost broken out on the bid as a separate line item. Council Member Thomas asked what kind of units are they considering, HVAC system or separate heater and conditioner. Public Work Director Lee stated that they are looking at separate units. He stated that they could have the unit broken out separately on the bid noting that it would also include information on the HVAC system and the usage of the building. Council member Gunn noted the usage stating that initially they want one building that would be conducive to being able to hold family reunions. Mayor Marty agreed with Council Member Thomas stating that he does not want to forgo the public hearing. He stated that during the Hillview project he did receive a lot of calls from residents who were concerned about the costs. He stated that he would like a break down of the costs for review at the public hearing. He referenced the staff report noting a total of $152,000.00 in budgeted expenditures that were not anticipated to occur in 2005 noting that he was going to ask about cutting City Hall irrigation and the park lighting and it was not stated in • the staff report but was stated now. He expressed concerns stating that we don't spend more than what has been budgeted.