Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/17/2015

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pointed out that Elk River's facility is very nice, but is still not extravagant. They built their facility very conservatively. He said the numbers BKV Group is proposing, are just estimates. They may be able to go down as far as square feet, however they don't want to plan so tight that there is no room for adjustment when it is time to obtain bids. Chairperson Riley questioned if the space could be reduced by 25% if it is needed, as this gets further into planning. Mr. Schwartzman said it would be tough. It could be done, but it will be difficult. He stated his Group tried to make this enough to cover anything that needed to be done. In the end, there are ways to reduce the costs somewhat. He said they could cut by size or quality, but neither is necessary in what would work for this site. As we go through the next stages of development, more detail in costs becomes available. All the equipment, mechanical systems, etc. will become more detailed. He said he would be reluctant to advise cutting a large amount out because there is not enough room for adjustments then. Chairperson Riley asked if the 66,000 square feet this study says is needed does include the two buildings that will not be kept. Mr. Healy responded they are included. Chairperson Riley clarified that 66,000 square feet will not be built. Mr. Healy said it won't be built in Option A. Mr. Schwartzman discussed whether the numbers in the study included remodeling amounts or new construction. He said he will double check that. He pointed out that the costs listed will have to be escalated to the current value. Chairperson Riley acknowledged that the costs would need to be inflated by 5% every year. He requested the BKV Group present pictures of what other cities have done. He said he wanted to use them to provide credibility to what has been done, and what Ramsey needs to do. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated he thought the study was thorough and anything necessary was considered appropriately. He invited the Committee members to visit the site and look through all the areas. He noted he helped create a video for QCTV, and that gave him the opportunity to look at it through someone else's eyes. He explained how he had to move several things to get to the item he wanted, and this is a very common occurrence. He said he is used to it, but it is very crowded in this facility. Chairperson Riley asked Public Works Superintendent Riemer if he could identify where cuts could be made for costs if necessary. Public Works Superintendent Riemer said he could. Public Works Committee/ November 17, 2015 Page 4 of 6