08-28-1991 Council Minutes City Facilites Public Hearing

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PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CITY FACILITIES AUGUST 28, 1991 Mayor Peterson thanked Callahan for his synopsis and asked Jack Boarman to briefly explain the plans to date. Boarman showed the larger exhibits of the site, explaining the new frontage road to be constructed connecting to the east. He explained the site is approximately 15 acres. The administration /police /Council chambers will be located in three smaller structures with the public works across the wetlands. There have been 6 future positions figured into the proposed space within the administrative building. Within the police department there have been 2 patrol sergeants /investigators and 1 clerical position added. This project represents a 25 year projected plan. With the current zoning requirements, Orono will peak out at a population of about 9,000. This building would be usable well beyond the point that it is paid off. If the building does need to be expanded beyond these positions, the opportunity for expansion is available in the attic areas. There is also room for an addition. The Council has stated that they want to cover all possible future position expansions but build the smallest building possible. Mayor Peterson opened the meeting for public comments and asked people to limit their comments to two minutes. Al Peterson, 2075 Watertown Road, stated that he had a graph that he would like to present which would take about 5 minutes. Mayor Peterson asked that he present the graff to the Design Committee on Tuesday instead if it is in regard to design or size as all members of the Committee would like to see the graph. Mayor Peterson asked what Mr. Peterson's question was. A. Peterson asked if the stairways go to an attic, not a basement. .. Boarman explained the.r.e.is.no basement, and the attic is laid out for future use. There really isn't space plugged in, just mechanical equipment, less than 1,000 s.f. A. Peterson noted that he just wanted to change his graph to reflect the right figures. Mayor Peterson noted that this meeting is for the Council to let the public know what has been done to date. She noted that they want the public's questions, they do not want the public to come to the Council with proposals. A. Peterson explained he just had some comparisons. 2 n •.