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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — July 25, 2011 7.A. Public Works Facility — Floor Drain and Heat Installation (continued) Public Works Director Terry Maurer stated that at the January 18 City Council work session the potential of adding infra -red heat and a floor drain to the portion of the Public Works facility that would be considered cold storage was discussed. There are two reasons for this to be considered. First, the area is not actually used as cold storage but rather as a working area. Many pieces of equipment from one -ton trucks and smaller are kept in this area at all times. There is a significant amount of work done in this area including welding and annual maintenance on summer equipment in the winter months. The second reason for this change is safety. Because equipment that is used daily in the winter months is stored each night in this area, there is always water on the floor due to snow and ice melting. Both a Safe Assure mock OSHA inspection and a review by the City's League of Minnesota Cities Loss Control Specialist noted this as a safety factor. After discussing the options the most cost effective way to accomplish the work would be through the County's Master Contract under the supervision of Bruce Christofferson, Ramsey County Building Services Manager. With regard to the City's annual operating expense, these improvements would change the space from cold storage at $1.98 per square foot to heated space at $4.91 per square foot. The building records show the area is 5,660 square feet and the annual increase in cost would be $16,583.80. The low quotes for the work from the County's Master Contract holder was from NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services of Little Canada in the amount of $70,186.00. Mayor Grant asked for more detail about the drain configuration and how this will work. Public Works Director Terry Maurer stated there would be a 100 -foot long drain down the middle of the building that includes a flammable waste trap and vent. Eight -feet of the floor on both sides of the drain would be sloped towards the drain and this will be for the entire length of the building. There will be approximately an eight-inch grate over the drain that will be capable of carrying any loads the City would have. The area of the building that will not be sloped towards the drain will need to be squeeged by Staff. He also explained the infrared that would be installed will heat the building similar to other County owned spaced. There will be a local control panel for this infrared and the facility will be heated to approximately 55 degrees. The increase in the utilities is the biggest reason for the increase in the annual rate. MOTION: Councilmember Werner moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to Approve the Expenditure of an Amount Not to Exceed $70,186.00 from the PIR Fund for the Installation of an Infra -red Heat System and a Floor Drain in the Cold Storage Area of the Public Works Facility and Authorize Payment to Ramsey County Who Would Act as the Owner Utilizing Their Master Contract Agreement with NAC Mechanical & Plumbing Services. Councilmember Holmes stated she would be in favor of this motion. Staff should not be expected to work in unfavorable or dangerous conditions. Mayor Grant clarified the City does have heated space available but the area that has been designated cold storage has been used more recently and should be heated as well. The motion was called to a vote.