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Councihnember Zimmerman noted if all of the sirens were to be replaced they would all get old at the same time. Police Chief Way explained staff is requesting to replace a total of six sirens. Two sirens were already budgeted for and four additional sirens would come from the Equipment Replacement Fund. There would still be money left in the fund for other situations that may occur. Motion by Chairperson Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt the Resolution to replace four warning sirens from the Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Strommen and Zimmeiman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Consider Proposal from BKV Group and 3D/I for Schematic Design and Visioning for New City Hall/Police Department and Authorize an Inter-fund Loan from the Equipment Revolving Fund Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed that the proposal from BKV Group and 3D/I Group for schematic design and visioning for the new City Hall and Police Facility was tabled pending further work on the Fiscal Impact Study to better understand the tax impacts of the bonds for this project, as well as the other public improvement projects occurring over the next several years throughout the City. The Fiscal Impact Study has been completed and the information was presented to the Council during the work session of March 9, 2004. Staff is now seeking direction with regard to the proposal for commencing design work for the City Hall/Police project. Staff is proposing to proceed with the schematic design and visioning process as proposed by 3D/I and BKV Group and utilize funds in the amount of $188,000 from an inter-filnd loan from the Equipment Revolving Fund to cover the costs of the proposed work. The Equipment Revolving Fund could be reimbursed at the time the bonds are issued for the project. Councilmember Strommen requested Assistant City Administrator Nelson review the visionary and schematic design process. Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained schematic design entails work on the site to understand limitations in terms of soil and how the facility might fit on the site. They are beginning to look at the exterior of the building in terms of the architectural appearance of the building and the lay out of how much will be the Police Department, how much will be the City Hall, and then defining the internal space. The schematic design and the visionary are almost concurrent. BKV envisions several meetings. They plan a community type meeting where people can come in and provide feedback about the aesthetics of the building. This would be at the Council's discretion. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City has looked at possibilities of partnering with another organization, such as a fitness club or some type of a civic organization. Finance Committee/March 23, 2004 Page 3 of 6