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WORKSESSION MATERIALS b % Of LBRKI" WC ril y that works for yOu Memo To: New Brighton City Council From: Sandy Breuer, Director of Parks and Recreation Subject: Consideration of Family Service Center Roofrenovation Date: June 17, 2009 Background: The current Family Service Center (FSC) roof material was installed in 1994 when the building was constructed. In late 2009 the roof will be 15 years old and has shown consistent increases in the amount of leaks taking place each year. In addition, a recent safety inspection with Loss Control Services found the concrete walk -way pavers to be a "trip and fall hazard" and recommend the removal and replacement of all broken pavers. All warranties for the roof have expired and the increases in repair costs are difficult to endure in the Family Service Center operating budget. The renovation of the FSC roof has been scheduled in the 2009 non -fleet plan. Staff has worked with Inspec to complete a Pre -Design Study of current roof conditions (attached). The study found multiple issues with the roof and concluded the following: "The City would be best served by replacing the roof membrane." Parks and Recreation Staff were directed to contact Ramsey County Library to see if they were interested in the expansion (3rd floor) of the FSC. Staff shared the following with Council in their Friday Memo on May 22, 2009: Staff met with Library Director, Susan Nemitz on Monday, May 18th to determine their interest in a library at the Family Service Center. Ms. Nemitz indicated a strong interest in the FSC, but on a much more limited space needs than a third floor addition. She indicated that she would be interested in approximately 5,000 square feet and first level access. She stated that library patrons want quick access and treat a trip to the library as an errand; hence the library has moved to operating more like a retail business. The library also likes to locate in a commercial district. The library has a similar joint venture is in place. The Ramsey County Library currently occupies space at the N. St. Paul Community Center. This library is 2,800 sq. feet. The library pays $1.00 per year for the space and has a 20 year lease. The FSC has its drawbacks; those being parking (competing with large events scheduled at the FSC), lack of a drive -up book drop off area, and a current tenant on the first floor. I: CounciVReports/2009/Parks and Recreation/Roof Work Session 623.09