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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.18.93 Special Council Minutes 23 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL FEBRUARY 18, 1993 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 3:30 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Orr, Rotty. Members Absent: Ristow, Galler. Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski, Ben Klotz, Russ Matthys, Bob Hanson, Jerry Bauer, Bill Weierke, Nola Profant, Ken Hanson, Jr. 2. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct a tour of the City's buildings to review space needs. 3. Councilmember Ristow and City Administrator Thompson arrived at 3:40 P.M.. 4. Ken Hanson, Jr. gave the group a tour of the buildings noting items such as: a. Building size - 100 x 150 = 15,000 square feet. b. 12' wide and 14' high doors. c. Special room for tool storage with heavy duty ceiling to provide heavy duty storage above room (33' x 25'). d. Additional storage space above office area (33' x 50'). e. Ventilation system to remove diesel fumes and adequate heating system. f. Male and Female bathrooms, lunch room, large offices and flexibility to modify reception area if necessary. 5. Public Works Director Kaldunski gave a brief review of the Department's old space needs report which indicates a need for 15,000 square feet of building with 3 to 4 acres of yard space. The Department hopes to move to this building in the Fall of 1993. It was the general consensus of the group that this building would be an improvement for the Public Works Department and it would fulfill the Department's needs as proposed. 6. The group next toured the current City shop. It was noted that the building has 4800 square feet (60 x 80). Items discussed included: a. Ventilation system is in 1993 budget for improvement. Additional heating could be considered for the additional area. b. It would be possible to frame in a room for meetings, lunches and breaks if additional building space is secured by the Department (Hanson Building). c. The yard area is to be paved in 1993 per the budget. It was noted that a certain area (50 x 50) had to be reserved for Well #3 by Minnesota Department of Health regulations. It was noted that the old gas tanks have been sucessfully removed and certified by MPCA, removing a potential well contamination source. It was also mentioned that continued use of this yard for salt storage pose a potential well contamination source. In view of recent County discussion on well head protection, it may be necessary to review this may committee use. 7. Counci1member Orr had to leave at this point. 8. The group toured the Finnegan Building next. The City has given 60 day notice to the owner of its intent to vacate the building by February 28, 1993. The Street Foreman, Jerry Bauer, wanted to continue renting this building because the Department needs more room. It was pointed out that a budget adjustment would be necessary to continue renting this building. It would also be necessary to renegotiate the lease. 24 Council Minutes - 2/18/93 - Page 2 9. The group toured the Thelen Building utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department. 10. The Councilmembers and Administrator then conducted a brief tour of the Liquor Store. 11. The Marschall Buildings were viewed next. It was noted that this rental space is utilized currently by the Police and Park Departments and also by the Soo Line Railroad. Some items currently stored inside could possibly be put outside (i.e. bricks, trailer and booth, etc.). Councilmember Ristow noted that perhaps the old fire truck could be put on display at the Dakota County Fair building. (It was also apparent that this also applies to the City shop and Finnegan building.) 12. The final building toured was Abe's Auto Body, currently being used by the Public Works Solid Waste operation. The group's consensus was that the building is filling the Solid Waste needs quite well for the short term (proposed move in the Fall of 1993). In reviewing the street and utility uses of the building, it was noted that space was available for more storage. The upper loft could be used for more and the Department should review the materials on the floor in the hoist room and utilize it better. 13. It was recommended that the Council review the City Hall garage before a Council meeting to complete the tour of City facilities. 14. The City Council's consensus was to direct staff to use its current space as well as possible. Some items may be stored in the outside area and to vacate the Finnegan Building prior to February 28, 1993 as originally planned. 15. MOTION by Ristow, second by Kuchera to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, f!:/~ Public Works Director Approved 3a If 3'