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City Council Minutes July 5, 2016 Page 7 of 9 ----------------------------- 9.2. Public Restroom on East Side of City Mayor Sjoblad led the discussion on the public restroom issue on the east side of the City. He noted that there is an evident need for a public restroom as witnessed this past holiday weekend. Mayor Sjoblad would like Council input as to potential sites and recommended the City explore the possibility of using the Library building. Council Member Pederson noted the idea of using an existing public building could work but the ballooning cost of previous bathroom bids should not be replicated. Council Member Akerson reminded the Council to be cognizant of various requirements that must be met for a public restroom. Mayor Sjoblad directed Council Members to visit the City Library building to analyze if an existing bathroom could be retrofitted and used as a public restroom. The consensus of the Council was to place this item on the August Council agenda. 9.3. Facility Addition Feasibility Study Tim Houle updated the Council on the Maintenance Department Facility Addition Feasibility Study and the electrical, mechanical, and structural code issues that were brought forth as well as estimated costs for a building addition versus a new facility. Council discussion ensued on the following. • A new facility allows more space for the Public Works Department and creates vacated space at City Hall for other departments to utilize. • The need for financing options before an informed decision can be made. • Potential development east of City Hall and surrounding aesthetics need to be considered when deciding if public works should remain at the current location. • Triggers of non-compliant issues at City Hall may need to be addressed sooner rather than later. • A long-term planning solution should be determined that is absent from myopic reasoning.