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ai" 'h February 4,2003 For Immediate Release Contact: Assistant City Manager Susan Hall, 612-789-8881 Open House on Facility Options is February 18 ST. ANTHONY, MN-- The St. Anthony Public Facilities Study Group has scheduled an Open House for Tuesday, February 18, 2003, from 5:3 0-7:3 0 p.m., at the City Hall/Communi ty Center, for the public to view and provide comments on facility options for the Fire and Public Works Departments and financing options for improvements. "We will be studying various options—such as location, size, design and materials, remodeling versus new construction—to name a few," said Paul Archambault, chair of the 18-member citizen study group. "We want the public to provide us with feedback on the types of options we will consider, on our selection criteria, and on financing options." Axchambault encouraged everyone to come to the Open House and provide comments. "We are at a very important point for public input,"he said. "These facilities belong to the public. We all enjoy and expect quality service from our Fire and Public Works Departments. The City's ability to provide these services at the levetwe have become accustomed to is impacted by the choices we make with these facilities." The City of St. Anthony is currently struggling with how to meet the needs of the community in 2003 and beyond with a Fire Station and Public Works facility that are 40 to 50 years old. The Study Group identified the following problems with the buildings: • City vehicles and equipment are parked too closely together causing safety concerns for staff, • Inadequate training and meeting space, • A lack of decontamination space for firefighters • Inadequate storage space for equipment and supplies, • Structural and repair.issues, • Lack of handicapped accessibility, and, • Inadequate facilities (restrooms and sleeping quarters for firefighters) for employees of both genders. -more- 3301 SilverLake Road, St.Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699-www-ci.saint-anthony.mn.us -(612) 789-8881 -FAX(612)781-9323 Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community,a walkable village, which is safe and secure.