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The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to respond to the City of Anoka as detailed in <br />the September 4, 2012, staff report and revised to add language relating to safety, capacity, and <br />levels of service. <br />2.02: Review City Hall Floor Plan <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Wise asked if staff had contacted the court about leasing space. <br />City Administrator Ulrich indicated staff has not. <br />Councilmember Strommen arrived at 6:10 pm <br />Councilmember Wise stated he supports the recommendation because it will result in efficiencies <br />and provide better front counter service. <br />Mayor Wise stated he also supports staff's recommendation. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated he thinks $8,500 to move employees within the same building <br />seems high since the same partitions and telephone system are being used. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill explained that part of the downstairs workspaces used <br />for planning and engineering were constructed smaller with the intent that field inspectors would <br />not spend a majority of their time at the desk. This is specific to the first floor and results in the <br />need to rebuild/remodel workstation space. <br />City Administrator Ulrich indicated $2,300 of the cost is for signage and redoing the floor plan <br />maps. <br />Councilmember Backous stated it makes sense even though it costs $8,500, noting if the space is <br />leased the costs can quickly be recouped. In the meantime, he asked if there will be savings in <br />utility costs and being able to lower heat in some spaces. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that is a good point and it may be possible to segment heating, <br />not having as many electric lights turned on and smaller spaces for janitorial. <br />Councilmember Backous noted if the space is leased, it will need to be segmented anyway. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if there will be enough space for staff if growth occurs again. He <br />stated he does not want to be asked to spend $50,000 to move staff back into the area if growth <br />occurs. <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained that under this plan, the pod office spaces outside of his <br />office will remain, equaling eight to ten spaces. In addition, the waiting space outside of the <br />courtroom could be built out in the future and accommodate several more workspaces. He stated <br />City Council Work Session / September 4, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />