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City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 22, 2014 Page 3 of 5 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated the original site of the City Services Facility was too small and the property in CTC was identified where commercial design guidelines applied. He voiced his frustration with the process. City Manager Fleming confirmed the anticipated cost for the facility has gone up. He noted all of the other sites if usable, would have cost more. Council member Keany inquired if the structure was closer to CTC Boulevard would the facility be within the industrial standards. Planning Director Russ explained even if the structure was shifted it would still be within the commercial zoning. He addressed the resale value of the industrial and commercial portions of the property. Council member Keany recollected the estimate of building on the existing shop facility site was $8 million. Tom Wiener, RNL Design, indicated the original cost estimate at the existing shop site was $9.7 million. City Manager Fleming explained the new site estimate of $12.7 million included the land and the structure. Council member Keany estimated the increase over the existing facility to be a 30% increase. He voiced his support for the City Services Facility, but was disappointed by the process. Council member Lipton noted projects are going to increase in cost. He stressed the importance of making sure the City get maximum value as the project moves forward. Mayor Muckle agreed and noted there are a variety of reasons the cost of the facility has increased, but it provides a long -term value to the City. He was comfortable going forward and noted the City has tried to build this facility for decades. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton voiced his unwavering support on the facility, but disappointment with the process. Council member Stolzmann inquired about the percentages of efficiencies, which will be realized by the new facility. City Manager Fleming explained the key savings will be 5% to 15% and the ability to keep the existing facility open while the new facility is being built. There will also be additional space to maneuver vehicles. Council member Stolzmann noted the Cultural Council has requested public art be included in the project. She felt all the City's projects should be prioritized. She stated there has been poor oversight in this project and disagreed with the change orders. She stated there was no excuse for buying the property to build a garage and meeting commercial standards. She felt the City Service Facility should be functional. Council member Loo felt the design should provide safety for the people who work in the building and have functionality. Having served on the Planning Commission she