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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,May 12,2014 Page 23 cilities deserved or expected by residents. Councilmember McGehee opined that she had yet to receive anything from staff on how these facilities will be staffed, since there was apparently going to be no remote opening or security in place; and further opined that utilizing bathrooms under that scenario would prove to be a se- rious liability for the City if staff wasn't there to monitor them, requiring others to be on site or security cameras in place. Councilmember McGehee opined that this part of the project should not be delayed, and if only $12 million of the $19 mil- lion bonded for this renewal program was being used, serious consideration was needed to make buildings the way they were intended during the planning pro- cess. While not sharing all the concerns expressed by Councilmember McGehee, Councilmember Laliberte shared the concern that if this type of building was be- ing made available, people should be able to access the facility. Councilmember Laliberte opined that in this day and age, access to Wi-Fi and being able to access and use a building was expected. Mr. Brokke clarified that the front door for each facility would have access im- mediately upon construction and when the building was opened; with remote ac- cess, and restrooms available and open during daylight hours. Regarding the Wi- Fi portion, Mr. Brokke advised that some funds were allotted in the CIP, and staff was still working with the City's IT Department to address the other buildings, with that information available in the near future for Council consideration. At the request of Councilmember Willmus on the cost to provide Wi-Fi in today's dollars, Mr. Brokke advised that all electronic access and security was estimated to be between $60,000 and $70,000 for all buildings, including the Nature Center and Arboretum, and would be similar to the amenities provided at the new fire station, with security cameras as well, and important component from his perspec- tive. Councilmember Laliberte asked if there was a way to get an estimate for having Wi-Fi installed in all buildings on day one. Mr. Evenson noted that Mr. Brokke had mentioned the current review of options, including retrofitting buildings. Mr. Evenson advised that there would be an op- erable door handle for picnic shelter restrooms that could be programmed, wheth- er immediately by computer or not; with current cost estimates involving much it- eration and options, but no exact items listed at this point. Mr. Evenson advised that Wi-Fi for the public was a simple piece, with two levels: a base proposal, and then another proposal that would include that and two doors per building, or an- other proposal involving everything. At this point, Mr. Evenson advised that the middle ground was under consideration, but a conscious effort had been made to make sure restrooms were available to the public.