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<br />Page 3 <br /> <br />City Council Minutes <br />October 13, 1986 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Mr. K1aers stated that in <br />overly concerned with any <br />However, he stated, they felt <br />location for the long term. <br /> <br />reviewing the proposals, the staff is not <br />of the locations if it is to be temporary. <br />the central business district was the best <br /> <br />Mr. K1aers stated that in comparing the various sites, there is not a <br />great deal of difference in the price per square footage; and that some <br />options provide more space than necessary but all are adequate. <br /> <br />Mr. K1aers stated <br />the new building <br />reasons: <br /> <br />that the staff's recommendation is to lease space in <br />to be constructed by REP, Ltd, for the following <br /> <br />1. Reasonable cost ($5.00 sq. ft.)for rental. The City does not want <br />to purchase a building at this time. <br /> <br />2. Would be able to keep administrative offices and Police Department <br />together, creating less confusion for citizens. <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />As the <br />option <br />into an <br />willing <br />building <br /> <br />building would be newly constructed, there <br />for arrangement of offices they would not have <br />existing building. The owners have stated <br />to work with the City on the interior layout <br />to help serve the City's needs. <br /> <br />would be some <br />if they moved <br />they would be <br />design of the <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />4. A new building would present an attractive and positive image. <br /> <br />5. Would save on utilities by combining police and administration <br />facilities rather than having them separated. <br /> <br />Mr. K1aers further stated that if the City were to locate their offices <br />at the Sherburne Lodge, the Police Department would have to remain in <br />its existing facility. He also stated that the Assembly of God Church <br />and the GarSan building have more space than they need and the City would <br />need to be choosy about tenants if they were to rent out part of the <br />space. <br /> <br />In conclusion, Mr. K1aers stated that staff was in favor of the new <br />building to be constructed on Dodge Avenue which could be tailored to <br />suit their needs. but that they would need assurance that the building <br />would be constructed in a timely fashion. <br /> <br />Counci1member Tra11e stated that he felt renting was the best option at <br />this time. He further said that although the GarSan Building had a good <br />location, the parking was not adedquate and also. that he did not like <br />the idea of having the staff spread out over different levels. <br />Counci1member Tra11e further stated that he felt it is necessary to keep <br />the Police Department and Administrative offices together. <br /> <br />e <br />