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<br /> r , . . <br /> I '"-',::;~ <br /> .. <br /> I - <br /> -' RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> I <br /> I The Committee appointed by Council has studied the information provided during the Year 1990, <br /> as surrrrnarized earlier in this report and as detailed in the Appendices, regarding the need for new <br /> City Hall and Public Works facilities in Arden Hills. <br /> I Based on the examination of the current facilities and the following findings: (1) Insufficient <br /> .- space for meetings, conferences, employee cafeteria/lounge, records/equipment storage and <br /> I general office use; and (2) DefiCiencies in structural integrity, ventilation, energy efficiency and <br /> deterioration of foundation of buildings. <br /> I The Committee unanimously recorrrrnends to the Arden Hills City Council the construction of <br /> a new City Hall and Public Works Facility. <br /> I The Committee also concluded that facilities totaling approximately 20,000 square feet in size <br /> would be adequate, and after review of the sites available in the City that could be utilized fDr <br /> -. this purpose, find that several excellent candidate sites exist. <br /> I. <br /> The Committee discussed shared facilities with other agencies (Ramsey County, School District <br /> I 621, University of Minnesota Extension Services and cable television) and there does appear to <br /> be an interest in a joint effort with the school district for meeting spaces. <br /> I', City Staff concurs with the Committee recommendations, and suggests a work session to be held <br /> with Council and Decision Resources representatives to discuss communications/marketing <br /> strategies, and with Jim Casserly to discuss financing strategies for new facilities, If Council <br /> I, concurs with the above recommendations, they should schedule discussion of these items at a <br /> future work session. <br /> I; <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I~ <br /> Il- lS <br /> . I <br /> IJ <br />