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Council Minutes July 8, 1985 Page Four ., defeat would be assureJ~ Also, he pointed out the possibility that if the issue were split with one referendum for the public works garage and one for the City Hall , it would almost assure that one of the referendums would fail. He con- tinued to review additional information including assessing the existing facility with regard to handicap access, OSHA safety requirements and space needs, rental space, and appraisal of the existing City Hall property, a structural analysis of City Hall and some in-house remodeling of the existing City Hall facility. Councilmember Gunkel stated that she does not believe the City would need to go to a consultant and commented that people may have perceived the need but did not accept the package as offered. Mayor Hinkle commented he believed that the cost of the facilities as proposed was a factor. The Council continued its discussion of the bond referendum which included staff comments regarding the involvement of Boarman Architects and they question- ed the approach that Mr. Jack Boarman took with regard to the Citizen's Advisory Committee and also staff involvement with the project. Mr. Rick Breezee, the City's Building and Zoning Administrator, then reviewed the possibility of the City using the Assembly of God Facility for a City Hall. He noted that the facility owned by the Assembly of God Church has recently become available due to the fact that the church is expanding and building a new church. Councilmember works garage. cost for such Schuldt inquired as to the cost of a metal building Mr. Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, replied that a building would be between $217,000 - $220,000. for the public the estimated Councilmember Gunkel suggested staff to develop any floor plan needs for the Oity Hall. . Mr. Breezee stated that the existing City Hall site could be sold and pointed out that several people have indicated that it is an excellent location for a number of businesses. He noted that the church would be willing to move if some- one wanted the facility right away. Councilmember Schuldt inquired as to the demolition cost for the City Hall. Mr. Hals replied that he believed the cost to be approximately $50,000. Councilmember Schuldt suggested that one possibility for the facility would be to rent space for an interim period for the City Hall facility, construct the public works garage, demolish the City Hall site and build a new building on the old site. Councilmember Williams proposed three possible options including building a new garage, and constructing a new City Hall on the old site, building a new public works garage and investigating the possiblility of purchasing the County Admin- istration building, and also building a new public works garage and looking at the option of the Assembly of God facility. The Council directed the staff to explore various options for City facilities and return back to the Council with additional information.