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City Council Minutes October 4, 2016 Page 4 of 8 COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF HEATHER PEARSON TO THE PARK COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2017. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.2. Public Restroom Update Nancy Adams informed the Council that public restroom signs have been ordered and will be installed at the Library. She noted that the Library Board approved extending the Library's hours of operation on Saturdays until 4:00 p.m. and signs are displayed on entrance doors of businesses noting that public restroom facilities are located at the Pequot Lakes Library, Chamber, and City Hall buildings. Council Member Akerson questioned if restroom modifications should still be made. Nancy Adams noted the reason for extending the Library's hours of operation is to alleviate the need for modifications of the existing restroom facilities at the Library. She further questioned if City Hall could be retrofitted and utilized as a public restroom for Sundays. Council Member Loukota noted the City will monitor this until December with the possibility of re-evaluation at that time. 9.3. Facility Addition Feasibility Study Nancy Malecha informed the Council that the Building Committee met on September 15th and recommends the City Council proceed with the Feasibility Study to include only a new facility option consisting of 9,000 square feet with means for future expansion, a fabric dome type salt shed, and include information addressing the succinct list of items the Council has discussed at past meetings. Ms. Malecha further noted that the Committee analyzed both current and future space needs for the public works department and determined that a 9,000 square foot structure is adequate and should be constructed with the possibility of future expansion.