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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 15, 2017 Page 10 advised that staff was looking harder at the equipment and its useful life in order to create narratives for additional conversations. Mr. Trudgeon noted the need to gear up for the right timing cycle for bonding years with that narrative and why the OVAL was important to the region. As the process moves forward, Mr. Trudgeon noted that it would involve a group effort,including involvement of the City Coun- cil. Councilmember Laliberte echoed Mayor Roe's comments; noting the need to start sooner rather than later. d. Consider License Center Proposed Lease Terms and Expansion Option As detailed in the RCA,Finance Director Miller provided a brief summary and City Council decisions to discontinue efforts to secure a new site to address License Center space needs as well as those of other city functions. Mr. Miller noted that License Center staff was also present to answer any questions. As noted in the RCA, Mr. Miller reported on negotiations with the current landlord for a long-term lease resulting in the culmination of those discussions as outlined for a 5 year lease (page 1) and subsequent negotiations with two options available (page 2) for existing space and for an approximately 1,600 square foot addition (Option 2). Mr. Miller noted the increased lease amount, reflective of new market realities based on similar properties owned by the landlord. Finance Director Miller reviewed financial impacts for the city for both options, as well as referencing recent tours of the License Center by council members to ob- serve impacts for the passport and license functions and their separation as man- dated. Mr. Miller noted the frequent long lines experienced by customers,many of whom chose to leave and go elsewhere representing a negative customer service experience that they would remember, as well as a loss of revenue for this city function. Mr. Miller asked that the City Council authorize staff to explore the ad- ditional space option to return customer service levels back to where they used to be and to serve customers more effectively and further expand those services. Whether the City Council chose to retain the existing space or to allow for expan- sion, Mr. Miller noted the outdated and no-longer-functional aspects of numerous capital items as outlined on page 2,lines 45-58. Mr.Miller also addressed increased business volumes and revenues even with limited space and amenities. However, Mr. Miller noted the longevity and commitment of staff at the License Center who were ultimately responsible for continuing to make this a revenue-positive function of the city and take advantage of opportunities. Mr. Miller sought the City Coun- cil's guidance on the lease option to pursue and their support for expanding the space and/or undertaking capital improvements.