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L c . � -6- During discussion on the costs involved in the alternatives , it was • noted that the City currently pays for the utilities of the building, is currently renting out a portion of the old city hall, that to in- sulate Parkview would cost approximately $75,000 to $100 ,000, to fix up the gymnasium for occupancy by the Fire Department would cost approximately $20 , 000, and to refurbish the old city hall would cost about $300 ,000 . Mayor Haik urged that some decision should be made as soon as possible so that what improvements need to be made could be made in the near future. It was the general consensus of the Council that professional estimates of the remodeling costs and de- sign be obtained in lieu of the estimates by City staff. It was also the Council ' s consensus that a proposed lease agreement be negotiated with the School District which would include options to stay at Parkview until 1986 , with an option to vacate upon proper notice . Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to direct the City Manager to prepare for submission to the School Board a proposed lease agreement with appropriate provisions for utility, insurance , and maintenance costs , and specifying the City 's option to remain until 1986 and including options to vacate upon notice of twelve months and to purchase the building for a nominal sum after 1986 , if desired. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Sauer to direct • the City Manager to gather professional cost estimates for refurbishing Parkview to be more energy efficient. Motion carried unanimously . Mr. Bernie Jahn, of the City Engineering firm of Short-Elliott- Hendrickson, appeared next to present the preliminary design report for the reconstruction of St. Anthony Boulevard/Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge. Mr. Jahn presented three construction alternatives , "A" with a timber deck, "B" and "C" with concrete decks . He recom- mended alternative "C" because of its low initial cost and future maintenance requirements and its attractive appearance . It was also noted that right-of-way, ownership, and restrictions of the property involving the City, Railroad, and Minneapolis Park Board is quite complicated and that continued research by the City Attorney and agreements between the City and the Railroad and Park Board regarding easements and other restrictions must be accomplished and negotiated albeit. This should not act as a bar to the completion of the pro- ject. Mr. Jahn stated that the Railroad has been notified of this project and that they have agreed local funds must be used for the cost of approach roads, utilities, bridge removal, any railroad work, and the engineering and legal fees . The Railroad is anticipated to participate in these costs, but the amount is still negotiable. The cost of the bridge structure itself c(an be funded out of federal and state funds . In response to a question by the Mayor, the City Attorney opinioned negotiators should start as soon as possible with the Rail- road.