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. . . City Council Minutes ~overnber13,2006 Page 3 Councilmember Motin agrees that a facility is necessary and suggested gutting the whole building. He is not sold on the idea of 80,000 square feet of storage for equipment. He was concerned about bringing all the equipment indoors, that diesel vehicles should be in a heated area but that the pick-up trucks could remain outside. It was stated that a design of a long shed area to put the vehicles in may be helpful. Acting Mayor Farber stated that with the City of Fridley they have lawnmowers and other small vehicles in a long shed. Mr. Oertel stated that he feels a new vehicle maintenance area could be looked at in the long- term and that the City may wish to spend the money on the office with as much storage as possible. Councilmember Gumphrey inquired as to the thought of a second floor. Mr. Oertel stated that there would be a need for an elevator and that this option could be looked into. Councilmember Dietz inquired as to the financing, if we would use the government fund. Ms. Johnson stated that there is some funding in Government Building Reserve if this was a small project, those funds could be up front, a large project would be financed. Acting Mayor Farber asked what the overall effect would be in dollars. Ms. Johnson said that she did not have the fund balance information and will research the impact on an annual basis of financing theproject. Acting Mayor Farber would like staff to determine a budget and Councilmember Gmnphrey would like to see a plan of needs with what we wish to build and the dollar amount. Councilmember Motin would like to see what we felt needed to be housed inside. It was the consensus of the Council to stay at this location. City Engineer Maurer suggested breaking out this project into two parts: One, to work through the project and, two, to discuss the phasing. We need to look at this site and plan it for the long term. Mr. Oertel stated that it is not clear if the wedand area has to be touched, that the fueling island would have to be relocated, additional parking area for staff, and the need to look at temporary storage. He stated that it would be a long time before the need to have to touch or expand into the ball fields and wedand area, and this would give time to plan and fund this project. It was the consensus of the Council for staff to provide plans with the dollar amounts and a time line attached. 5.3. Storm Drainage Discussion A. 192nd Avenue and Lowell Street The City Street Department working with the City Engineer researched possible oudets for this land-locked pond in the vicinity of 192nd Avenue and Lowell Street. The most cost- effective option would be to connect a small diameter 8" pipe into Salk Middle School athletic field storm drainage system. This oudet would provide a positive oudet for this ponding area and yet be small enough to meter the water into the School District's system at a rate that will not overtax their system. The School District has given permission for this directional boring. Acting Mayor Farber inquired if this would be a permanent solution to the problem. Mr. Hals stated yes but that the City will need to maintain. Mr. Maurer reassured the Council that this will not overload the system. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR 192ND AVENUE AND LOWELL STREET AT