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June 11, 2013 Page 3 of 7 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing Public Hearin None. Council Business Council Business 1. Consideration for New Brighton Community Center Restrooms and Locker 1. Consideration for Room Renovations. Report No. 13 -136. New Brighton Community Center Restrooms and Locker City Manager Lotter reported the Facilities Manager at the Community Center Jason Hicks would be Room Renovations. providing a presentation for the Council this evening. Report No. 13 -136. Facilities Manager Hicks reviewed an architectural proposal from Rosa Architectural Group, Inc. for the proposed locker room renovations at the Community Center. He stated the architectural services would not exceed $21,500 and would include plans and specifications, advertisement for bids and will have plans posted on Builders Exchange and Plan Sites for examination by interested bidders. The architectural group will assist in the bid opening and would make a recommendation concerning selection of a contractor. Facilities Manager Hicks reviewed the safety concerns in the locker rooms noting they were originally constructed in 1994 and have reached the end of their service period. The proposed renovations would provide safe and appropriate locker rooms and restrooms along with constructing family style restrooms for Eagles Nest patrons. The estimated expense for the locker room renovations was $425,300 and was budgeted for 2013. The proposed project timeline was reviewed in detail. Staff recommended the Council accept the proposal for architectural services from Rosa Architectural Group and authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the restroom and locker rooms at the New Brighton Community Center. Councilmember Samuelson asked how many additional lockers would be added. She recommended reserved lockers be considered. Facilities Manager Hicks stated this was unknown at this time, and locker needs would be detailed after gaining input from the public and the architectural plans were completed. Councilmember Bauman understood the locker rooms were in need of repair. However, she recommended the extent of the renovations be reconsidered to reduce the expense of the project. She requested the project plans be completed in phases to allow the Council to consider which items were needs and which were wants. Councilmember Jacobsen agreed with this comment stating options would be beneficial for the Council to consider. He suggested the library be contacted for input on the renovations. Mayor Jacobsen supported having options available for the project. He then asked if membership fees would be affected by the renovations. City Manager Lotter explained that the City has saved for the expense and membership fees would not be increased. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to accept the Proposal for Architectural Services from Rosa Architectural Group, Inc. and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for City Project 13 -11, New Brighton Community Center Restroom and Locker Room Renovation. 2. Consider Resolution Authorizing Execution and 5 Ayes, ONays- Motion Carried Delivery of a Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of 2. Consider Resolution Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Contract for Private New Brighton and Pulte Redevelopment b and between the City f New Brighton and Pulte Homes of Minnesota, p y Homes al Minnesota LLC for the sale and LLC for the sale and redevelopment of 27 acres of land in New Brighton Exchange. Report redevelopment of 27 acres No. 13 -137. Resolution No.13 -043. of land in New Brighton Exchange. ReportNo. 13- City Manager Lotter stated Community Development Director Femelius would be providing the Council 137. Resolution No. 13-043. with a report on this item.