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CIVIC SITE TASK FORCE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 6 Ms. Mitchell encouraged the group to consider having a sink and counter wet bar in each of the meeting spaces in order to create more flexible meeting spaces. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed event space. Councilmember Holmes stated the area was lacking in event space and supported the Civic Site having event space. Ms. Ward suggested a family restroom be included in the Civic Site. Mr. Waguespack reported two unisex restrooms were programmed at this time and noted one would be included within the banquet area. Chair Lambeth asked if the proposed parking stalls were based on the square footage within the building. Mr. Waguespack commented the calculation was conceptual at this time. Ms. Mitchell questioned if the entire site would have underground parking. Mr. Lux stated he was proposing to have underground parking under the entire 2.7 acres. Mr. Waguespack commented the site would require 300 parking stalls, which could be located underground and noted the site would also have 36 surface stalls. Councilmember Holmes questioned how the City Councilmembers would like the Task Force to proceed. She was of the opinion Option B would fit nicely onto the Civic Site. Councilmember Scott supported the group proceeding with their plans for the Civic Site. Councilmember McClung commented he appreciated the fact that the group had created a concept plan and programming ideas for the site. Chair Lambeth stated the concept of having the YMCA co-locate on this property was new to the group. He commented on how this concept changed the plans being proposed by HGA. Ms. Ward commented on the Maplewood Community Center and noted the YMCA recently moved into this space. She understood the YMCA runs a great deal of their programming but the space still operated as a Community Center. Chair Lambeth reported the group has identified a list of needs for the community and now has to work to identify who will provide these services, whether it is the YMCA, the National Guard or the City. Ms. McMaster stated it may be valuable to hold a session with the public in order to gain additional feedback from the community as to their needs.