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► Adding to the current City Hall building ► Attached south facing doors ► Additional fire department parking stalls ► Courtyard ► Expanded Council Chambers ► Training room ► Lunch room The initial project cost for Scheme A would be $914,391.49. There was much discussion on several issues of Scheme A. Future concerns addressed by the Council included: ► A possible increase in the ponding area due to a larger building ► Driveway issues dealing with Anoka County ► Storage of Public Works equipment ► Space allocated for storage ► Taxation ► Old Public Works location - tax impact - long term vs. cost of new building Mr. March questioned if the Council wanted to pursue the idea presented in Scheme A. Council member Sweeney indicated he would like to receive some public input before a decision is reached. Michael Navin of Park and Recreation stated he would like to see the City keep the old Public Works location for possible park use, youth center use, or leaving as open space versus selling the property. Fire Chief Bennett added that he felt future fire department expansion would not be an issue. Any fire department expansion would entail a new location. Mayor Wilharber and Council member Travis volunteered to serve on a research committee focusing on the concerns facing the City with the expansion issue. Mr. March will set up a meeting for next week with interested Council members. Generator Fire Chief Bennett informed the Council the Koehler Model generator will not be available before January 1, 2000. The City will need to look at purchasing a different model. Acorn Creek Park - Design and Grant Agreement Doug Porter gave a brief overview of the recent decision made by Park and Recreation and the Centerville Neighborhood Network to replace the original playground vendor with Minnesota/Wisconsin Playgrounds Inc. - Gametime. Mr. Porter noted the Page 4 of 7