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. . . City Council Minutes February 11, 1985 Page Two be no cost for the land and the City could sell the present City Hall for $100,000. Mr. Boarman further indicated that there is approximately $50,000 budgeted for soil corrections on the Houlton property site. Mr. Boarman further indicated that in the new site, new building proposal, the public works garage was to remain the same size of 12,000 square feet at the $284,000. Mr. Jack Boarman indicated that the fourth option or proposal was the actual cost of the public works garage. Mr. Jack Boarman indicated that the assignment in- volved a 30% reduction in the original proposal which was a significant change in the total project. Mr. Boarman indicated that the reduction would move the proposal from a IS-year plan to approximately an 8 to 10-year plan. The City Administrator indicated that the Chamber of Commerce Board has taken a position regarding the municipal facilities, and two representatives of the board were present to discuss that position with the City Council. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she met with the Chamber of Commerce Board to discuss the City Council's position authorizing Mr. Jack Boarman to prepare options for the City facilities to be within $995,000. Mr. Wes Hunt, president of the Chamber of Commerce, indicated that the Chamber was satisfied with the proposal and would support the City Council wherever they can. Mr. Duane Kropuenske indicated that the City Council could use the Chamber as an arm to the community with regard to the providing of information for the City facilities. Mr. Duane Kropuenske indicated that various Chamber businesses would be happy to display models of the proposed City facilities. Mr. Jack Boarman indicated that he would be able to have support materials in approx- imately 30 days with modification of the slide show and newsletter. Mr. Boarman further indicated that it would take approximately 6 weeks for preparation before a referendum. General discussion was carried on regarding necessary steps to be taken. Mr. Boarman indicated that he felt the City Council should hold another public hearing to prov- vide information regarding the tax issue to the community. There was no consensus of the City Council at this point. 5. Deerfield Second Addition Preliminary Plat/Public Hearing Mr. Jim Tralle, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that Mr. Gerry Smith is requesting preliminary plat approval for Deerfield 2nd Addition. Mr. Tralle indicated that the plat is approximately 220 acres and consists of a total of 62 lots with each of the 62 lots consisting of a minimum of 2~ acres and 150 feet in width. Mr. Tralle indicated that in reviewing the preliminary plat, the key question is the extension of 197th Avenue east to the Knollwood Addition. Discussion was carried on regarding the extension of 197th east to the Knollwood Addition and who owned the property required for that extension. The City Administra- tor indicated that Mr. Everett Specht is the owner of the property between the pro- posed Deerfield 2nd Addition plat and the Knollwood Addition at 197th Avenue.