HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2005 WSFehst stated that Nawrocki objected to this on the agenda. Fehst stated it was giving so that the
more information, the sooner the better. Indifference to Nawrocki, can put it off until another
worksession.
Williams on the lead pipe what will we do. Hansen -set it up through an assessment process and
with a low interest loan through community development. Williams can't we use our contractor.
Ha stated that we could in 2006. Williams referred to the gentleman at the last meeting and how
we could help him. Ha stated there is nothing where we could give him money. Fehst stated there
is GMHC, which could be 11-15 percent.
Hansen stated staff was directed to get bids -six were received. Staff has looked at necessary
improvements or space needs to preserve the life of the building for 25 years. He listed the
specific items. Our building official reviewed these and the architects indicated what happened to
the building was due to moisture and out of pressure balance. There is gender and ADA needs -
there is no elevator. Also to provide for women changing room and restroom. This would also
include a security system for the building like city hall. Also look at HA VA system on the roof,
the main floor needs to be recoated, the electric panel is full and needs to be updated. Looking to
provide some separation in the entrance from the employees and the public.
He handed out the primary building needs. The items asked for are in blue -those nice to have
are in red. He pointed out replacement of single pane windows and putting a hard floor where
vehicles have been parked on gravel and have leaked. It is a good building and we are trying to
keep it in shape for the next 25 years. We recommend Buetow & Associates.
Williams questioned a specific architect (Phillips) and the RFP. McClanahan suggested he
summit the RFP even if he does not have municipal experience. Hansen described the RFP. This
person did not rank as a qualified bidder. Hansen stated there were two canned proposals (was
not a lot of detail or work put into the proposal). Hansen stated that four of the six did not come
out to look at the building. Hansen stated that his was not a complete proposal. We gave them a
detailed report on the roof. McClanahan stated the damage could be seen from the outside.
Fehst stated you could give public information and then defer it to the next work session. Hansen
stated the low response was 7.3 percent and we expected an 8-10 percent cost. We have
contacted two of Buetow's clients and received very good response. Peterson stated that the work
needs to be done. Membrane roofs -commented on amount of shrinkage. Fehst referred to the
Library membrane roof that was split in many places. No reason to doubt the professional's
findings. Ericson why do we need another work session. Fehst because Nawrocki was not able to
be here. Ericson stated that she would have then gone to the meeting for Nawrocki. Fehst stated
that the roof is a major consequence. Fehst stated that it was built properly, and we want to keep
it in shape. We have it half paid for, in the bank and would borrow the rest internally.
Williams asked what is more important -the elevator or floor. Ericson stated that elevator would
be required for ADA. Hansen what is important? They both are, but it will come down to the
code requirement. Hansen stated there would be environmental assessment, which may require
removing the gravel. Williams stated that bacteria in the soil would eat up the contaminants.
Hansen stated costs are in the RFP. Williams requested a copy. Fehst referred to price of architect
would come in and say we need more than this. Fehst stated we want the basics that we want.
F ehst wondered about necessity of placing concrete because of pre-existing use.
Peterson should look if we can cover over the gravel floor. Hansen stated we could excavate a
portion of that. Peterson stated there may be additional problems if begin remodeling. Peterson