CCP 12-28-1992 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES. WORKSESSION CIlY COUNCIL MEETING ~ DECEMBER 21,1992 J PAGE THREE . Discussion followed regarding City Hall and Public Works Facilities options. Options discussed included location site, financing alternatives, and content and design of needs. Mayor Sather indicated he would be reluctant to cash out the PIR Fund through internal payback system in order to provide further financial strength for the City. Malone indicated if PIR Funds are not used, an outside agency may be willing to lease back to the City. City Accountant Post indicated to the Council that on a lease option as a funding mechanism, the cost to the City residents is lower than through a general obligation cost. Further discussion was held regarding the site and contents of the program. The December 21 memorandum from the Architect was reviewed with the Council and the Citizen's Committee agreeing that the program that had been designed for the City Hall and Public Works Facility should continue. Hicks requested further information regarding whether the City owns the building if a lease is pursued and the TCAAP site whether there is a possibility of a lease or with a purchase to be done before the referendum is pursued as an option. Mayor Sather indicated that any lease on the TCAAP property would be a lease purchase program and that TCAAP has indicated they will be agreeing with the concept. The Mayor anticipates that this spring (1993), we will be more certain of the location and that discussions are proceeding in a positive fashion at this time. . The Architect, Jeff Ortel, indicated there are different options for cutting back on the programming space. It was also included in several questions from the community whether a metal building would be sufficient for the Public Works Building rather than precast concrete as is currently anticipated. He indicated that he has proceeded with a metal building. However, there have been negative issues of dents in the wall, being able to hang products and equipment on the wall in a metal building versus a precast concrete building which is more stable building used for those purposes. The Citizen's Committee indicated they have received calls that there is too much cost in , the building per square footage. He indicated that it was not communicated clearly that included in that were site preparation road costs and utilities. Ray McGraw indicated he would prefer to see a second referendum. He believes, generally, in the country there is a more positive outlook. He also indicated that the uncertainty of a location, he has been told, has been a negative factor in the vote of individuals. He stated that several citizens advised him further work be done with Federal officials and other citizens who would know the Federal system. Mayor Sather indicated that several contacts have been made to rekindle relationships with Federal authorities and other local governmental agencies. He indicated that Commissioner of DNR, Rod Sando, has been contacted and has a more clear . understanding of the intent of the northern portion of the TCAAP property from Hamline and Lexington Avenue - it is not intended by the City to be used for their own purposes. However, to hold it open for other issues not related to development of the land for the City's facilities.