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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 13, 1991 ( #16)CITY FACILITIES CONTINUED about the possibility of locating the public works in Navarre next to Hennepin County's public works facility on County Road 15. She said, "That would be an option, however, I do favor the Crystal Bay sewer plant property because I do not think we will be able to sell it due to the building that now exists on it." Bernhardson suggested having Jack Boarman display the information showing the cost comparisons for the various sites. Boarman displayed the information showing costs for all of the options and possible combinations for sites, a,.-id briefly explained the basis of the figures shown. It was , moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by Jabbour, to select the existing Crystal Bay site for police /administration, and the Crystal Bay Road sewer plant site for public works. Butler cautioned Mayor Peterson to be sure that her motion is a business decision, rather than an emotional reaction, so that the significant amount of money spent, will be spent wisely. Butler informed Council that she has worked in a situation with a split work site and it proved to be an extremely inefficient and cumbersome method of doing business. S *Lne stated that she would be in favor of the existing site if it had adequate 'area to accommodate all facilities. Callahan stated that he too had experienced working with a split site mode of business and found it to be difficult. Motion, Aves -2, Butler, Goetten, and Callahan, Nay. Motion failed. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to direct Staff to acquire they Highway -1.2 property, on which the City now has an option, and commence preparation of the design plans for the facilities, which are to be reviewed by Council. Callahan reiterated that he would prefer to acquire the southwest quadrant of property and loca::e the facilities in that area. He stated that he did not favor burying the City Hall in with the School facilities, which is related to a wider and different community than that of.-the immediate City. By locating the .City Hall on the southwest quadrant, it will give it somewhat of its own identity. Jabbour stated that he would have concerns about how future upgrades to Highway 12 may impact the property can the south side of Highway 12, in light of the School site on the north side. Goetten stated that in light of the condition of the existing public works facility, the process should progress with as little delay as possible. She added that the City was not successful in its last attempt to secure the property in the southwest quadrant, and would not want to waste time trying it again. There was discussion as to when the option on the Highway 12 property should be exercised. Jabbour suggested waiting until the building permit is: ready to be issued. Boarman stated that there is a threo -weak to thirty -day requirement for bidding. any construction. He suggested that the City should control.the - 14 -