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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 26, 2001 12 Councilmember Larson asked about the location of the temporary generator. Mr. Lynch responded they would put it off on the parking lot and wire it from there. He stated they would be able to pull it away when back to full power. Councilmember Larson asked about the Army National Guard space and whether it was a commitment for finished space. Mr. Lynch responded the city did make commitment for finished space. He stated the Guard would pay for data services. He noted the Guard has an exclusive right to the space for not less than five years. He added the correspondence from them says a location on the lower level is acceptable. He stated he thought the person who would office there wants something more like the city offices. He exhibited the plans. He noted to do as requested they would just have to move every body down one office. He added that one of the offices is planned to be unoccupied. He stated the problem if that they enter and have access to the general office area. Mayor Probst asked if it is a part of the ability to control a function of the security system. Mr. Lynch responded unless they keep them totally out of that area. He stated what is proposed in the lower level is shown on the diagram. He noted they would have full access to the lower level. He added that the Army National Guard complaint is the lower level has no windows and no other offices. He added if they have training going on it would be better for them. He stated there would be very little intrusion in the city hall. Councilmember Grant asked about the front reception area. Mr. Lynch showed him the main entrance and front reception area. Councilmember Grant asked about the change. Mr. Lynch responded most of it is millwork change. He stated there would be built in cabinets and drawers for people at the workstations for manuals and paperwork. Councilmember Grant asked about the privacy issue. Mr. Lynch responded the plan had people walking through the Administrative Secretary's work area. He stated they put in a wall so one can enter it directly. He noted most of cost of the change is for air volume control. He noted it would be have been an open office and now it is closed. Mayor Probst asked how the project is progressing and ifMr. Lynch is comfortable, they are seeing the bulk ofthe issues. Mr. Lynch responded the main level has all steel studs in place. He stated the Council Chambers have not been worked on yet. He noted the larger portion is framed out. Mayor Probst stated if they stay near this number they would have done very well in overall budget. Councilmember Larson asked what action is needed. Mayor Probst responded they need to authorize the changes.