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5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br />5.01: Public Works Campus Space Needs Analysis <br />Assistant to the City Administrator Brama reviewed the staff report and noted the BKV Group is <br />at this meeting to provide a detailed presentation of the Public Works Campus Space Needs <br />Analysis. The Public Works Committee is being asked to forward this analysis to the City <br />Council for review and adoption. He noted of particular consideration was McKinley Street and <br />whether or not it will connected. When this case was reviewed by the Planning Commission, it <br />was determined by that Commission that this connection is not needed and is not something to <br />plan for. He said this is ultimately the Council's decision. He introduced Bruce Schwartzman <br />and Mike Healy from BKV Group. <br />Mr. Schwartzman gave an overview of the case and the information in the meeting packet. <br />Mr. Schwartzman explained that each of the buildings has issues. These are old buildings with <br />rusted doors, erosion issues, and the bathrooms are not handicap accessible. The sign shop is <br />located on the second level, which incurs accessibility issues, and more importantly, workability <br />issues. He pointed out the building was built in the mid 1970's to early 1980's. There would be <br />costs for upkeep and maintenance. The Fleet Storage and Maintenance Building was also built <br />in the mid 1970's to early 1980's. The deadbolt lock does not meet code. He noted employee <br />lockers are right next to vehicle storage. From a health standpoint to have these lockers with <br />clothes in them next to vehicles being started up and running and the clothes smelling is not up to <br />health code. The administration building is a temporary structure. It clearly does not provide <br />adequate space needed for administration. The floor tiles are damaged and coming up. There is <br />no adequate meeting space. While the bathroom is accessible, the exposed pipe does not meet <br />code. He reviewed further issues with the administration and personnel areas, as noted in the <br />Analysis. He noted that while the salt storage building appears to be sufficient for the material <br />stored, and the driving around the structure seems to be efficient, the structure is located next to a <br />wetlands area and the runoff must be carefully controlled. The building is an inefficient layout <br />and shape, and as a result, the operations are spread throughout the site. <br />Mr. Schwartzman stated one of the biggest issues with the site itself is that the road that bisects <br />the site is a public road, and there is no separation from the Public Works yard. There is little <br />site security. Parking is located as such that private traffic mixes with department vehicle traffic, <br />causing confusion. He also pointed out there is no designated "front door" to the site. <br />He explained that there is no separation for public related activities such as recycling and water <br />sales, and that can be confusing to residents. <br />He stated the Space Needs Analysis is based on national standards. This site is potentially going <br />from 33,000 sq ft to 66,000 sq ft. This recommendation is in part due to a comparison with other <br />facilities. Mr. Schwartzman noted his company has been in this business for a number of years, <br />and has built a database containing information from other facilities. This database is used as a <br />base for other cities. He said they compare cities, based on size and the needs of the facility. <br />They list the square miles of services for each city, and the square footage of the sites for each <br />Public Works Committee / November 17, 2015 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />