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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30. 1998 20 Councilmember Malone stated he is agreeable to working with the owner to take the 4,400 square foot space which would provide enough space so it is not crowded. Council member ApIikowski noted it would also allow the Council to move back into Arden Hills to hold their meetings. Mr. Post advised there is additional space available for lease which the building owner would like to add as a package. If included, it would increase the square footage to 4,416, He noted that this additional space would provide for more appropriate file and document storage than currently exists. Mayor Probst stated he has been resistant to moving in this direction due to the cost but he finds the 24-month term more palatable because he believes the new City Hall will be available prior to that expiration. He reviewed the staff analysis relating to costs incurred and noted it does not address some of the exposure with the current City Hall such as air conditioning costs over the summer months and possible need for repair. Mayor Probst stated if there is active use for additional space he would support adding it but, otherwise, he supports leasing only the space needed. Councilmember Aplikowski noted the extra space may also allow the Council to locate their work session meetings and, perhaps, Council meetings within the City's boundaries. Mr. Post stated that preliminary costs were identified with regard to demolition of the current site and advised of the need to obtain bids for that work. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember ApIikowski seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with negotiating the remaining term of the Round Lake Business Center space for a total of 4,416 square feet (if determined by staff to be needed) on a two-year sublease basis with an option for a third year and to also direct staff to proceed to obtain demolition bids for the current site. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). C. Non-Union Employee Bcncfit Program Mr. Post explained that staff was directed to provide additional information related to the current monthly contribution of $31 0 per month for non-union employees. He stated the City has not formally acted on the level of contribution of benefit for non-union employees but has dealt with some elements of that program. Mr. Post asked how the Council sees that contribution to be addressed. Mayor Probst commented on the need for contribution fairness between married and unmarried employees. He explained that a true cafeteria program would offer each employee the same dollar value and require them to take the health benefit unless they can demonstrate they have other sufficient coverage. In that case, they could opt out and take the dollars as taxable income,