11-08-1989 Council Minutes Joint Council & Planning Comm. Meeting

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I JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION • HELD NOVEMBER 8, 1989 included the furnishings. Kroos stated that $10.00 per square foot for City Hall/Police/Administration would be a good workable estimate for furnishings. Good construction costs for a Public Works facility would be $40- $45.00 per square foot. Councilmember. Callahan asked if these figures included landscaping. Kroos stated this included site grading only. Mayor. Gr.abek stated it was his opinion that a new facility should be in the range of Champlin and Mendota Heights. He stated he would like to see the Council Chambers utilized for a public meeting room and the Police Department should be of quality that will withstand the use of that facility. Stating he felt quality of construction should be in the $80 -85.00 per square foot range. Stating there should be room for future growth. In adddition he would like constuction to accommodate lateral additions and a second story so that is available for expansion in the future. Mayor Grabek asked if anyone disagreed with this opinion. Councilmember Nettles stated he felt the same and was impressed with Champlin's facility. He stated that if the facility is built on Highway 12 it would make a statement of what should be in that area. In addition the construction should be such that • it would withstand wear over. the years. Ed Cohen asked if there was any correlation between city population to city staff size. Kroos stated this can be done, by looking at what the population will be in 1995, 2000 and 2010 and comparing your city with other similar municipalities taking into account different governmental structure and model. Cohen stated if you build, build with 30 to 40 years in mind for a maximum function so that it is not outgrown in 5 years. Jack Boar.man stated he would put together a pro forma of all costs; costs for phone system, moving costs, signage, art work - ever.ything making an extensive list so that everything is identified to put a cost to it regardless of who is responsible for it. Stating this will help you in knowing the amount of funds needed. Mayor. Gr.abek gave direction to the architects and staff to proceed to the next step, to have a facility in the range of $80 -85.00 per square foot and planned space for growth that is appropriate for a city our size. METHOD OF FINANCING Mayor. Gr. abek opened up for discussion the method of financing. Administrator. Bernhardson stated there was financing information • in a memo prepared for Council. Bernhardson stated for discussion, if a facility was to be constructed for $3 2