Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/19/2011

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CC Work Session 2.2. Meeting Date: 07/19/2011 By: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services Title: Council Dias Background: City staff was made aware of two issues that council members have with the council dias (the desk the council members sit at inside the council chambers). • Issue 1: This is in regard to the low visibility of council members from the audience due to the frontal/facade height of the council desk. • Issue2: This is in regard to the insufficient leg space that the council desk provides; which may not allow council members sufficient leg/knee clearance. In an attempt to address both issues stated above, city staff has requested contractor bids on two separate possible alterations to the council dias. • Option 1: lower the desk facade/front by 4 inches. (Establish better visibility of council members) • Option 2: raise the desk platform by 2 inches. (Establish more clearance for legs/knees) Please note that council members are not limited to the above two options. These options are presented as a base line to begin council discussions. Other options have been also considered. However, the above options two options are likely the most cost effective. Attached to this case is a report. In the report is a visual depiction of the two options referred to above. Also included in the report are three contrator bids. PLEASE NOTE: these bids are brief estimates, not offical bids. If council does wish to move forward all three contractors would need to come back to give an offical bid. Lastly, staff also included information on a LCD monitor wall mount. In the event that the desk facade is dropped, a new mount may be needed. Funding Source: Public Improvement Revolving Fund ($1.68 million balance). Council Action: Staff would request that council consider one of the following options: 1. Move forward with official contractor bids on either one (or both) options listed in this case; and, install a "test" LCD wall mount. 2. Do not move forward with alterations to the council dias. Dias Report Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date