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+1 � . ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1990 CITY FACILITIES CONTINUED opportunity to express their concerns, suggestions and guestions. • Mr. Jerry Sveeggen, 1525 Bay Ridge, asked for clarification regarding the action proposed for this evening. Mayor Grabek explained that following an analysis to determine whether a new facility is actually needed, the City undertook a spa--e study. He said, "The space study helped us determine what we needed within a facility to properly conduct business. Following that process, Council and Staff reviewed building types and sites. Staff toured five or six different city halls to view various construction materials and methods. We then reviewed various building designs provided by the Architect and are now at a point of selecting a site. The Facilities Committee has recommended the site on Highway 12 which would be adequate for not only the City Administration, but the Police Department and Public Works as well. Council needs to make a final decision on the site and begin design work with the Architect. Tonight Council is considering the direction to give Staff with regard to a site." It was asked whether the Post Office would also be relocated. Mayor Grabek replied, "There has been some discussion regarding how this present site will be utilized if the Highway • 12 site is chosen. That may or may not affect the Post Office. However, all other aspects of the City will be combined. The City has asked the City of Long Lake if they wished to participate in a joint facility. However, they declined our offer. The present facility does not meet building code standards and the City employees are working under terrible conditions. I believe that a new facility is important if we are to retain the good staff we have and encourage future employment." Ms. Ann Cosgrove, Foxridge Road, asked how much consideration is being given to the plans to upgrade Highway 12. Mayor Grabek stated that the upgrade of Highway 12 is considered in any plans for construction in that area. He said, "The property is located far enough back, that should the upgrade take place along the existing corridor, it should -have little impact on a new facility." Ms. Cosgrove said, "The proposed location shown by the Highway Department last week is the present corridor with an interchange going down Old Crystal Bay Road. Wouldn't that affect the property for the new facility ?" Bernhardson stated that the new facility would not be - 2 - 0