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Work Session Minutes <br /> ThursdayOrono,AugustCityCouncil 13,2020 <br /> eKesHo° Council Chambers <br /> 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals, <br /> Printup and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Public <br /> Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, Finance Director Ron Olson, and City Clerk Anna <br /> Carlson. <br /> 1. Public Works Move Feasibility Study <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards explained the Feasibility Study to the <br /> City Council. Edwards noted that the Council had expressed interest in procuring land and <br /> constructing a new Public Works facility which led staff to initiate a feasibility study. The <br /> study displays two different options, one with just the Public Works Facility and the other <br /> with the Public Works facility and the possible addition of a fire department. An analysis and <br /> cost estimate has been provided in the Work Session packet for the Council. Edwards is <br /> looking for discussion on the merits of moving forward with the purchase of land for the <br /> construction of a new facility. <br /> Mayor Dennis Walsh mentioned that the $200/per square foot was a bit shocking and that he <br /> has seen costs much lower costs for similar size and types of buildings. The costs we are <br /> really looking at right now would be that for the utilities and land. Walsh added the Council <br /> needs to decide if this is something they want to do, and then look to obtain the land and then <br /> follow with developing a master plan. He added that the Council really needs to decide if this <br /> is something they would like to do and then start investigating and start planning for. Walsh <br /> also mentioned that he would like the see the city be able to do this without using any bonding <br /> for funds if the Council should choose to move forward with this type of project. <br /> Walsh noted that the City may need to keep investigating the project and staff should be <br /> looking to go out for bids on the project possibly next summer after we know what the needs <br /> are for the City concerning a fire department. <br /> Council Member Aaron Printup recalled that when the current Public Works Facility was first <br /> built the City had anticipated using more of the land as we grew, however the facilities and <br /> land is surrounded by wet land which makes it difficult to expand. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson asked if there were any restrictions the City may be looking at <br /> to purchase property for a future facility. Johnson noted that it would be a wise choice at this <br /> point to take a closer look, get the information and then plan. <br /> Council Member Richard F. Crosby II mentioned that he was unsure about moving ahead but <br /> likes the idea of getting the land. <br /> Meeting Adjourned: 5:33 p.m. <br />