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<br />this is a lot of money, but public works has a lot of equipment. He noted that currently the <br />equipment is spread across locations throughout the city. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked the highest priority of staff, whether it would be the addition or <br />salt shed. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that his priority would be the addition. <br /> <br />Mr. Cooper provided background information on salt sheds, noting that in the past some sheds <br />were under designed and therefore the cost to move would be the same as installing a new salt <br />building. He stated that the public space could be utilized by the public but there is not an <br />increase in space to provide that ability. He explained that the design is based on public works <br />being able to hold a meeting for its staff within that space. He noted that the space would be <br />available for public use after the time public works would be done with that space. He <br />confirmed that the primary space would be for public works staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked what it would cost to have an addition half the size of what is <br />projected and whether that would be sufficient for growth. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that he would project adding four vehicles in the <br />future. <br /> <br />Mr. Cooper replied that space would be designed to accommodate at least three vehicles. He <br />explained that scaling that size down does not scale the cost down at the same ratio because of <br />the mobilization and set costs. He explained that bidding the addition now, the City may benefit <br />from economy of scale. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that it seems to make the most sense to construct the <br />addition now, rather than waiting. She stated that she would agree with Councilmember Kuzma <br />on option three. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht stated that he wants to be fiscally responsible but also does not want to <br />kick the can further down the road. He commented that while he wants to make sure that the <br />design is not overextravagant, he also wants to ensure that this facility will meet the needs of the <br />community for the next 30 years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley and Councilmember Menth confirmed the consensus of exploring option <br />three. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heinrich asked how often public works holds large meets and whether there <br />would be adequate space for that within City Hall. She commented that she would prefer to use <br />that space for vehicle storage or maintenance space if that would be preferred. She stated that <br />she would be interested in hearing about option three, she would lean towards option one. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that he wants to ensure that the project is done right, with a long-term <br />vision and functionality without overbuilding. <br />City Council / April 28, 2020 <br />Page 10 of 12 <br /> <br />