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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 12, 2011 Page 23 Councilmember Willmus also questioned if this would still make access between the fire station and City Hall a necessary connection. Chief O'Neill advised that the design team would continue to review parking as the project moved forward with construction; and advised that the connection be- tween City Hall and the fire station was added at the recommendation of the City's Planner based on ADA requirements, and would need to be retained. Councilmember Willmus expressed his preference for a barrier parking designa- tion similar to that of the Police Department or something more formal than just signage. Chief O'Neill advised that this option would be considered by the design team. Councilmember Pust questioned how this building would fit with others on the City campus; and whether they would all end up with some cohesive exterior rela- tionship rather than just mishmash; and also how and where limestone applica- tions would be placed. Mr. Hutson advised that it was one of the intents of the design team to provide el- ements that would provide that visual connection to buildings, and showed several areas for limestone material application. Mr. Hutson advised that as the design process evolved, 3-d displays would make the comprehensive look of the campus more obvious. Mayor Roe noted the current variations in exteriors for the Oval and the Public Works building as well as City Hall. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Hutson reviewed the front vesti- bule area of the fire station. Councilmember McGehee opined that this public ar- ea needed to be more welcoming to the public, while recognizing the need for se- curity of the building; but not at the same level currently experienced with the Po- lice Department space. Chief O'Neill reviewed access during normal business hours when receptionist staff was available; as well as access when staff was not available or on-duty staff was on call. Mayor Roe noted that the project was still at a concept stage, and interior aspects would continue to evolve during the process. Councilmember McGehee expressed her concern in the Council majority's deci- sion to not pursue LEED certification; and questioned if the sustainable aspects of the building would be lost in the process without having that checklist at the fore- front. Mr. Hutson assured Councilmember McGehee that this was definitely not intend- ed; and that it was the intent of the design team that the sustainability checklist be followed whether the building was certified or not. However, Mr. Hutson noted