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Mr. March further explained that in options two and three, the city would still be looking <br /> at some expenses in regards to what we would do with the current public works facility <br /> and the downtown area. One idea was to save one of the buildings for a heritage museum <br /> and possibly demolish the other building. There would be a cost involved in regards to <br /> ongoing operation and maintenance. Another issue would be deciding who would be <br /> responsible for the utilities. <br /> Option #4 Cedar Street Park <br /> Advantages: City owns the land <br /> We could build exactly what we want <br /> Few residential neighbors to worry about <br /> Disadvantages: Cost for building and utilities <br /> Isolated location <br /> More valuable to sell as industrial <br /> Mayor Wilharber asked the Council if there was any of the four options that they would <br /> like to throw out right now or if they would like to continue to look at all four options. <br /> Councilmember Travis stated that he had some concerns about the size and the future use <br /> of the building. Councilmember Travis also questioned whether the Cedar Street location <br /> could be used as a dual purpose. The City has talked about a possible salt storage with <br /> the County, as well as obtaining a second water tower. In order to incorporate these <br /> items, Councilmember Travis stated that he was thinking about an office- warehouse type <br /> building, basically a slab on grade where you don't have to worry about ADA and there <br /> would be bathrooms, and offices for the police. Councilmember Travis continued, stating <br /> the he was looking more for a building that would be like a pole -barn with a house at the <br /> end of it. Mr. March commented that previously he was involved in a similar project and <br /> at that time, building construction was $65 a square foot. Mr. Palzer added that now we <br /> are looking at about $100 per square foot for 6000 square feet, and that we need to keep <br /> in mind that this facility will be around for the next 80 to 100 years. Mr. March indicated <br /> that the City of Circle Pines just built a fire department about that size and that it cost <br /> $995,000 and that was without showers. Due to the cost and complexity of this option, it <br /> was dropped as a possible location for the new Public Works building. Councilmember <br /> Nelson suggested that we would be better off as a City to sell this property then to build <br /> on it because we could actually make some money. <br /> The Council continued by discussing option #1 and decided that it should be thrown out <br /> due to the disadvantages listed and it being an eyesore to the downtown area. <br /> After a lengthy discussion between options #2 and #3, the Council decided that the Lake <br /> Area Utilities location would be the most favorable option. The reasons for the decision <br /> include the following: less cost, growth possibilities, not primarily residential, obtain <br /> possession this fall, additional income from rentals currently leasing, more square footage, <br /> and additional land available for a possible second water tower. Mr. March indicated that <br /> 3 <br />