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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 5, 2016 Page 39 site, and options available that had been casually dismissed at previous meetings due to lateness of the hour when discussion took place. Councilmember Willmus opined that those options were worthwhile discussing and considering. At the request of Councilmember Etten, City Manager Trudgeon confirmed that the $2.5 million estimated by staff for Options A, B and D for seasonal storage (acquisition and construction) remained to be detennined (TBD) for Option C at the maintenance facility site. Also for Option D(Veteran's Park site), Councilmember Etten noted that he was concerned with that option due to parking and the eXisting lot's current use and the parking at a premium at the current License Center. Councilmember Etten opined that the city didn't own enough space for adequate parking, in addition to the lost park space. Specific to the revenue bond, Councilmember Etten asked if the amount projected in the RCA was the maximum amount the city could obtain based on current revenue ($1,223,200). City Manager Trudgeon confirmed that this was the number identified by Finance Director Miller based on estimates and assumptions for current revenues at the License Center. Councilmember McGehee reported that she had been in the maintenance facility several years ago, but was willing to tour it again. In looking over the options provided by staff in the RCA, Councilmember McGehee opined that if the city could acquire the strip ma11 reasonable with additional space for more parking and office space, combined with tying it and Veteran's Park to the current city cam- pus, it would keep things in the general area without further congesting an already cramped space, especially for parking already overtaxed during some events and activities. In the short term (e.g. ten years) at the strip mall, Councilmember McGehee opined that it would provide for the city to have the License Center re- main at the location people were used to, while allowing the city to generate funds through leasing extra space beyond a reasonable space to house the Historical So- ciety. Councilmember McGehee stated that with that available parking and space, and its proximity to City Hall, she saw that whole area as having the greatest po- tential and included all the amenities the city had now and was seeking for future growth. Councilmember McGehee opined that this option provide an opportunity to expand the city campus in a meaningful way versus satellite storage of materi- als that belonged on site. Mayor Roe suggested that a tour be set up for the City Council to view the maintenance facility with staff available, duly noted by City Manager Trudgeon. Mayor Roe asked if it made sense to have a professional advise the city on space efficiencies and needs; and if so, questioned what an approximate cost of such a service would be. Mayor Roe suggested part of the equation should be, if looking