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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 21, 2011 Page 17 including energy modeling and commissioning, ranging in the estimated range of $18,000 - $24,000. Councilmember Pust noted that, even at a top estimated cost for LEED certifica- tion at $100,000, this was equivalent to a Change Order cost and should be con- sidered part of the cost of doing business and part of the overall $8 million project cost. City Manager Malinen referenced the previous Skating Center geothermal project and the system installed versus the standard that could have been installed; as a ratio similar to that noted by Councilmember Pust. Councilmember Pust noted that the geothermal project set the City on the path to leadership and doing the right thing. Mayor Roe spoke in support of pursuing sustainability; however, he admitted that he was on the fence regarding any great additional cost for LEED certification; and suggested a vote by the City Council to determine if there was a consensus. Pust moved, McGehee seconded, to preliminarily direct the fire station design team to pursue LEED certification at the silver level at a minimum; and to poten- tially seek gold standard if it could be done cost-effectively; with final approval subject to City Council approval. Councilmember McGehee reiterated that the overall project was $8 million; and that there was a projected fifty (50) year life on the building; and that it was not right by the public to not seek certification. Councilmember McGehee suggested that cost savings may be found in other areas to compensate for the $80,000 to $100,000 additional expense. Roll Call Ayes: Pust and McGehee. Nays: Willmus; Johnson and Roe. Motionfailed. Preliminary Floor Plan Review Mr. Hutson reviewed Preliminary Floor Plans for the first floor, second story and lower level. Discussion included public entrances and access points to the building, as well as security in and for the building, staff and public; frequency of use of training and conference rooms and potential public use of those spaces; and limited parking availability.