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Mounds.View City Council July 25, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 8 <br />• they would be discussing tonight. He acknowledged that the bids came in much higher than <br />anticipated and agreed that the costs should be reviewed. He stated that the air conditioning costs <br />are a minor issue noting that he does not want to say that a $5,000 to $7,000 cost is a minor issue, <br />he is not saying this, but, if the intent is to add the air conditioning in the future the retrofit would <br />be more expensive than including it now as a part of the construction process. He stated that this <br />building and Hillview, in comparison to the Community Center, where there is a lot of activity, <br />would provide an ideal location for events such as wedding parties and reunions. He noted that <br />people would not want all of the activities around them during these events and this building <br />could provide that avenue. He explained that the rental fees could be structured and tiered to <br />compensate for the use and the energy used. He stated that the air conditioning makes the <br />building a better asset for the City than a liability. <br />Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. <br />Council Member Thomas agreed with Mr. Aukee noting that whether they include or exclude the <br />air conditioning for this project means absolutely nothing when you think of the overall costs. <br />She stated that the air conditioning would be great and probably is a necessity for events. She <br />stated that Council has to consider the overall costs of the building. She stated that she cannot, in <br />good conscience, agree to this project. She stated that she would have been fine without the <br />letter from TKDA, which was the biggest piece of BS she has seen in quite some time. She <br />stated that the Council has to re-evaluate this proposal adding that she cannot support $300,000 <br />• for this building. <br />Council Member Flaherty stated that he would like to table this discussion until they can get <br />further clarification on the information provided. He stated that at this point no one has been <br />able to justify the costs for this building noting that it is his hope that the parks are not trying to <br />compete with each other for activities and events. He stated that this is a community and what <br />they are talking about is one neighborhood and he wants to see the costs for stick construction. <br />He suggested tabling this discussion until the Council has all of the answers on this project. He <br />stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission has a meeting scheduled for this Thursday and <br />recommended that they include this issue on their agenda. <br />Council Member Stigney stated that $330,000 for a cement block building at a park is <br />outrageous. He stated that as far as the air conditioning is concerned, the price for the unit is <br />only about 2-percent of the total and asked why the building would cost so much. He stated that <br />the Council should take a serious look at what is being spent for this project adding that whatever <br />they determine for the cost, he is not in favor of the 35-percent funding from the Special Funds. <br />He stated that he would not have a problem with loaning the funds but he would want to see it <br />paid back. He stated that if they want it that bad they can pay for it but he is uncomfortable with <br />the $330,000 figure. <br />Council Member Gunn agreed that this is way too much.. She stated that they should look at an <br />alternative to the masonry, as it is a lot of money to spend. <br />C <br />
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