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with the Armstrong Boulevard Fire Station is lack of storage for excess inventory. Because of <br />that, staff has assured Fire Station No. 2 will have adequate storage space. <br />Mayor Strommen stated this conversation on the preliminary design and what would be <br />incorporated into Fire Station No. 2 started two Councils ago and the original plan has been <br />whittled down from what was originally presented. <br />Fire Chief Kapler pointed out that the building design does not include sleeping quarters because <br />he is confident the Fire Department will not be a career department at any time in the near future. <br />He explained the effort taken to assure efficient entering of the parking lot, the building, getting <br />to the vehicles, and getting onto the road. <br />Councilmember Riley stated staff's recommendation is to hire the architect to do the <br />construction administration. He noted a general contractor will also be hired for construction <br />and asked about the purpose of the construction administrator. <br />Mr. Schwartzman stated the architect would act as the construction administrator and provide <br />continual oversight of the project for the City. He explained the standard contract provides for <br />on -site review and meetings with the contractor twice a month. Mr. Schwartzman stated another <br />option is to monitor the contractor with weekly construction meetings. <br />Councilmember Riley asked about the availability of SAC and WAC credits. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill offered staff can explore that option. <br />Councilmember Riley stated the City owns a pile of dirt in this general area and asked if it will <br />be used with this project. <br />Mr. Schwartzman stated there is no documentation whether the soil was properly compacted so it <br />will have to be dug out and the soil compacted. He stated they will include information about <br />the soil needed for the site to correct grading and indicate there is soil within the vicinity of the <br />site, which may save $5,000 to $8,000. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the flat roof section that is proposed would have higher <br />maintenance costs compared to the pitch roof on the rest of the building. <br />Mr. Schwartzman explained that flat roofs are good to use in areas with mechanical equipment <br />where it can be minimized and not face the street. He explained a qualified experienced <br />contractor would be used to install the minimal flat roof and it would have a life span of 20 <br />years. Mr. Schwartzman stated the pitched metal roof has a life span of 75 years. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked about the timing between the old Fire Station, new construction, <br />and sale of the OMC site. <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated timing was kept in <br />mind when drafting the construction documents and purchase agreement. He stated the timing <br />City Council Work Session / January 13, 2015 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />