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~ City Council Minutes April 22, 1985 Page Two COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED THAT THE REFERENDUM QUESTION SHOULD ASK FOR AN ISSUANCE OF $950,000 OF BONDS (MAXIMUM) AND ASK ONLY THE ONE QUESTION. COUNCIL- MEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1. ENGSTROM OPPOSED, INDICATING THAT THERE COULD BE TWO QUESTIONS WITHOUT COMPLICATING THE ISSUE. At this time Public Works Supertinendent, Phil Hals stepped forward to assist in the discussion of the public works garage site. Utility Commissioner, Don Kettner asked about: 1) The utility operations being included within the City Hall re- modeling, 2) Where is the public works garage to be located? In response, Mr. Boarman noted that there would be more than sufficient room in City Hall for the utility office opertions. He noted that at least 15 years of expansion was being included in City Hall improvements and that the Utilities Commission should be able to be included for at least 5 to 10 years. He indicated that if the Utility operations were not included within the City Hall, the space would remain unfinished. Supertintendent, Phil Hals explained his researching on the Utility property site. He noted that there was an average of about 4 feet of peat. The Trunk Highway 10 contractor plans to dispose of the waste concrete slabs on the site. Mr.Phil Hals and engineer Terry Maurer had discussed the matter and suggested removing the peat prior to concrete fill being placed on the site. Phil Hals noted that there was sand and grandular material underneath the peat. The contractor proposes to haul in the concrete waste from Trunk Highway 10 by dump truck and then doze the concrete into place. Mr. Hals noted that the site could be dewatered by using an existing old civil defense pump and then bulldozing the peat into several special areas. Mr. Phil Hals noted that it would cost approximately $5,000 per acre-foot for sand fill to cover the concrete. He also noted that it would take about $2,500 to rent a special bulldozer to prepare the site. It was noted that the public works building would be a 12,000 sq. ft. building. Commission members then discussed the size of the site to be utilitized by public works. It was noted that approximately six acres was needed for utility operation, thereby allowing ten acres for public works use. Mayor Hinkle suggested that financing details be discussed. Mayor Hinkle noted that $236,000 was being allocated for public works building, and that approximately $180,000 would be needed for the shell of the building. What other costs are to be involved? Mr. Phil Hals and Mr. Boarman noted that additional costs would include: Sewer and Water Service Security Fence Road and Site Preparation $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $12,000.00 Mayor Hinkle noted that the above other costs brought the cost of the improvement to over $200,000. He then suggested that the operational space within City Hall be discussed. It was noted that approximately 1,500 sq. ft. was presently being utilized by the Utility Commission in the existing building. Commissioner Duitsman noted that the existing utility building would need to be appraised.