Laserfiche WebLink
JOINT •MEETING OF COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION <br />HELD NOVEMBER 8, 1989 <br />included the furnishings. Kroos stated that $10.00 per square <br />foot for City Hal 1/Police/Administr ation would be a good workable <br />estimate for furnishings. Good construction costs for a Public <br />Works facility would be $40-$45.00 per square foot. <br />Counci 1raember Callahan asked if these figures included <br />landscaping. Kroos stated this included site grading only. <br />Mayor Grabek stated it was his opinion that a new facility should <br />be in the range ot Champlin and Mendota Heights. He stated he <br />would like to see the Council Chambers utilized for a public <br />meeting room and the Police Department should be of quality that <br />will withstand the use of that facility. Stating he felt quality <br />of construction should be in the $80-85.00 per square foot range. <br />Stating there shout'd be room for future growth. In adddition he <br />would like constii.tion to accommodate lateral additions and a <br />second story so ti.at is available for expansion in the future. <br />Mayor Grabek asked if anyone disagreed with this opinion. <br />Councilmember Nettles stated he felt the same and was impressed <br />with Charaplin's facility. He stated that if the facility is <br />built on Highway 12 it would make a statement of what shoul» <br />in that area. In addition the construction should be such t. <br />it would withstand wear over the years. <br />Ed Cohen asked if there was any correlation between city <br />population to city staff size. Kroos stated this can be done, by <br />looking at what the peculation will be in 1995, 2000 and 2010 and <br />comparing your city with other similar municipalities taking <br />into account different governmental structure and model. Cohen <br />stated if you build, build with JO to 40 years in mind for a <br />maximum function so that it is not outgrown in 5 years. <br />Jack Boarman stated he would put together a pro forma of all <br />costs; costs for phone system, moving costs, signage, art work - <br />everything making an extensive list so that everything is <br />identified to put a cost to it regardless of who is responsible <br />for it. Stating this will help you in knowing the amount of <br />funds needed. Mayor Grabek gave direction to the architects and <br />staff to proceed to the next step, to have a facility in the <br />range cf $80-85.00 per square foot and planned space for growth <br />that is ^propriate for a city our size. <br />METHOD OF FINA14CING <br />Mayor Grabek opened up for discussion the method of <br />financing . <br />Administrator Bernhardson stated the^e was financing information <br />in a memo prepared for Council. Bernhardson stated for <br />discussion, if a facility was to be constructed for $3