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City Council Work Session Meeting Monday,April 16, 2018 Page 12 and time of the work. But six to seven of them are fully staffed. On the passport side, there are six, so there can be sharing with the auto dealer staff. Councilmember Willmus asked about the nine work stations on the License Cen- ter side. He asked whether all nine will be staffed full-time. He asked whether all the work stations are needed, as a cost-savings measure. He is not sure the layout is needed at this scale. Ms. Ryan responded that the plan allows for growth, should staffing needs in- crease over time. Councilmember Willmus noted New Brighton has modular work stations. He asked about the$40,000 vestibules. City Manager Trudgeon noted both vestibules on the inside cost $40,000. Councilmember Willmus expressed support for retaining something along the lines of the proposed floor plan, though constructed via a more modular method. Mayor Roe asked about a conceptual budget idea. Councilmember Willmus stated the Council needs to come up with a consensus, and then it should go out to bid. He suggested a very modest, very basic buildout. Councilmember McGehee asked about price per square foot. Councilmember Willmus stated that the New Brighton project cost $72/square foot. The previous Roseville plan was $140-$150/square foot. Councilmember Etten agreed with Councilmember Willmus' comments on the finishes. He agreed it probably makes most sense to stick with the architect's plan for a completely refurbished space. He asked whether the architects have been paid. Finance Director Miller responded affirmatively. Councilmember Etten suggested $500,000 to give staff some guidelines when working with the architect, which would leave the fund at 25% reserves. That in- cludes the architect's costs. Councilmember Laliberte stated the service and functionality are the priorities. The new drawing is the way to go. She agreed that if customers are in and out, then 36 chairs are not needed, nor are the vestibules and the high-end finishes. It should be a nice place for staff and customers, but it should be in and out. If there are things that can be added later, great.