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City Council Minutes October 14, 1991 Page 2 e Klaers indicated that the Senior Citizen Coordinator will have a work area at the new City Hall. The seating capacity of the Council Chambers was discussed. The Council concurred that a Council Chambers with the seating capacity of 75 was adequate. The Council discussed the Police garages and secure parking. Kevin Conley indicated that there were concerns over this area including aesthetics, cost, and security of the parking area. There was discussion that this area not serve as impound area, but, if needed, such an area could be developed at the street department site. The Council then discussed the elements of the master plan. Zack Johnson asked that the Council approve the site and floor plan as it is known at this point. It was Council consensus to approve the plan as presented. The Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55. e Kev in Conley discussed current design issues, the fact that no funds were currently available for a lower level, and building alternatives for a firing range. There was discussion regarding the basement concept to be used for a firing range and storage rooms. Kevin indicated that there were two options: The first would include complete construction excluding firing range equipment at the cost of approximately $350,000. A second al ternati ve which would be for a shell only would cost approximately $150,000. The Council discussed alternatives to an underground firing range and agreed that it may be cheaper to build a detached building on a separate site. It was Council consensus that it is not appropriate to spend additional architectural fees for developing add alternate bids to include either basement option. Zack Johnson indicated that the plan is to finish bid documents in January, accept bids in February or March, and plan for occupancy in early summer of 1993. Pat Klaers indicated that at one of the next meetings Terry Maurer will be present to discuss utility and road improvements. Pat further indicated that it may appropriate to invite Commissioner Klinzing to discuss road improvements. In order to meet the early summer 1993 occupancy, the road and preliminary work has to be constructed in early 1992. Councilmember Kropuenske questioned whether Gary Street would be closed to eliminate additional traffic through the park area. There was discussion regarding this item; it was the consensus to discuss this at a future meeting along with the road improvements. e Zack .Johnson updated the City Council on the prevailing wage law and bidding requirements. The Council expressed concerns over whether this would affect the ability of local contractors to bid the project. It was Council consensus to follow typical open bidding procedures as required.