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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 12, 1999 7 . baseline to move forward. He felt that this issue should be discussed at a later date when all the parities that could potential be a part of a joint-use facility would be at the table. Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. had proposed to do some of this work for approximately an additional $4,500. This portion had been removed from the proposal. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he felt the amount being charged by Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. was fair, although it was slightly higher than the amount spent on the City Hall facility study. However, the City Hall study had been part of a larger contract. Mr. Fritsinger advised that staffrecommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. for the space planning study for the proposed Public Works/Park Maintenance facility, in an amount not to exceed $8,500, subject to review by City Attorney Filla. Councilmember Malone noted that the study would consider a 10-year space needs projection. He asked ifthe City of Arden Hills had discussed with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. the future developments of the TCAAP area. Mr. Fritsinger stated that staff had not discussed the TCAAP area and indicated that he would. Councilmember Malone stated that the square footage of the TCAAP area should be considered. . Mayor Probst agreed with Councilmember Malone and noted that the study should move forward. This study should include information from staff regarding how they see maintenance operations taking place in the future and what equipment may be needed for any additional development. Councilmember Larson asked if any of the other nine organizations expressed any interest in the proposal. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, to the best of his knowledge, none of the other organizations have expressed any interest. The Mounds View School District did contact the City two weeks ago expressing interest in participating in the proposal. He forwarded the School District to Mr. Paul Kirkwald and, at this point, he was not sure what role they may play in this proposal. He added that the Minnesota Army National Guard has not proceeded with any sort of space study. Councilmember Larson asked if staff had heard from the Sheriff Department with regard to the proposed facility. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he had heard from Commissioner Bennett regarding the Sheriff having potential interest in these activities. COlillcilmember Aplikowski asked why the space needs study would not project further out than the proposed 10-year span. Mr. Fritsinger stated that this time limit was typical for most studies he had been involved with. Thc TCAAP area is unique for the City and it would make sense to take a longer look. He noted that the City Hall study was for 10 years as well. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she did not like these sorts of studies. She felt that the City already knows all of what it will need. . With regard to the addition to the recommendation that City Attorney Filla review the agreement, Mayor Probst noted that the City Council had discussed the execution of agreements in the form