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Louisville City Council Meeting April 2, 2002 Page 7 Mayer questioned why a communication center would be added. He stated that he was not aware of any Council authorization to consider a communication center. Simmons stated that at this point, it is considered shell space and that there are options for a police dispatch. The police department would be on the upper level or ground level and the basement space would be at walkout level and include a dispatch area of 960 gross square foot, for foundation and walls, at a construction cost of $80.00 per square foot.. Mayer voiced his objection and stressed that if space is created, there is an assumption that it will be built. He voiced his surprise at the suggestion of added space for a communication center. Simmons suggested further discussion at a study session, to reach a consensus among Council members on what options should be'pursued. He stated that there is an option for a single story police facility, with no shell space for the municipal court or dispatch, at an estimated cost $2,776,00 million dollars. Davidson suggested that Council review this matter further and stressed there should be justification for a building that size. He emphasized that the facility is far over budget. Van Pelt asked for clarification that the 2.8 million dollars included the site work. Simmons stated that Option B, the single story facility, includes the estimate for the building itself, the architectural fees and additional site work. The addition is within the square footage allocations for the construction of the building. He explained that there is an amount that is set aside for site improvements. The total for Option B is $2,776,000. Brown asked if the 2.8 million dollars includes the entire site or just for the police facility. Simmons stated that the site is designed to add a new road, with primary access off Via Appia, with full turning movement and right-in/right out access from McCaslin Boulevard. He also noted that there are storm drainage requirements that are unique to the site and those will be described by not itemized. Brown asked if the grading for the entire site is being reviewed. Simmons stated that the entire site is being reviewed from a grading standpoint, however the entire site will not be graded at this point. Van Pelt asked if there is a use plan for the development. Simmons stated that three other uses are being considered: an in-line hockey skating rink, a skateboard facility, and an outdoor swimming pool. Soccer fields are not being considered due to the nature of the grading, they are not economically feasible. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Brown reported that the East Boulder County Arts Alive study is complete and the Board of Directors are prepared to present the finding to the Council. Brown requested that time be scheduled for a presentation at a future City Council meeting.