HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 072197CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 21, 1997
The July 21, 1997, Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 6:30
P.M. in the Training Center of the Weiss School located on Burns
Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk, and the following
elected officials were found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R.
Russo, Councilwoman Linda Monroe, and Councilman Eric
Jablin. Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado and Councilman David Clark
were not in attendance.
PRESENTATION BY ADG Kevin Ratigan of Architects Design Group presented a conceptual
plan for the proposed buildings to the City Council and detailed the
amendments made to what was previously shown to the City
Council. Mr. Ratigan stated that the master plan had been
previously approved by the City Council with few amendments,
and the architecture of the building still needed further work. Mr.
Ratigan stated that because the proposed buildings were over
budget, revisions were made to the site. Mr. Ratigan stated that
there was more demolition than originally thought and the
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configuration of the baseball diamonds were underestimated. Mr.
Ratigan stated that the reviewed Phase I parking as opposed to
Phase H parking. Some of the parking was reduced, still allowing
access to the fields, however, the outer band of parking was
deleted. Mr. Ratigan explained that this amendment allowed for
451 parking spaces in the initial phase instead of 761, saving
$350,000 +. Mr. Ratigan stated that there were existing lighting
poles on the fields and they would be evaluating specific lighting
systems. City hall would be demolished and the estimators thought
the dirt would need to be hauled off, however, Mr. Ratigan stated
they would look at using that dirt as fill over the whole area of the
site, which would also save money. Mr. Ratigan stated that the
intent of the grading plan would be redefined, however, only 6 of
the 8 baseball fields may be lit. The adjustments suggested by Mr.
Ratigan would lower the cost estimate around $400,000.00.
Mayor Russo expressed his concern that City Hall may need the
additional parking. In response to Mayor Russo, Mr. Ratigan
stated that the budget was $500,000 off from a budget of
$1,500,000.00 in terms of site work. Mr. Ratigan stated that
changes were also made to the building to reduce the costs Mr.
Ratigan stated that the apron for the fire station needed to be
concrete instead of asphalt. Mr. Ratigan stated that the original
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plans were over the square footage for the building and they took
the double series of exterior cover and interior area and have now
developed an undercover exterior leading to the one -stop shopping
permitting service. Mr. Ratigan explained the change in
dimensions of the lobby and entranceway. All the glass along the
first floor of the building Mr. Ratigan displayed a plan of the new
elevation. Mr. Ratigan stated that the budget for the building was
$3,717,450 and current plans are budgeted at 3,740,000. Mr.
Ratigan stated that they would prefer not to dip into the furnishing
budget and felt that it was too early to take money from that
budget. There would be 2 more cost estimates before the final
costs are estimated. In response to the Council, Mr. Ratigan stated
that present plans are for a clay tile roof.
Mayor Russo emphasized that he did not expect this project to go
over budget. Mr. Ratigan stated that they develop alternatives that
can be bid, i.e. the material used for the roof, with the Council
making the final decision.
Amendments to the Police Station were reviewed
Councilwoman Monroe asked that the east side of the municipal
complex include some arches to add more character. Mr. Ratigan
agreed that this could be done. Mr. Ratigan handed out a spread
sheet of the amendments and the savings realized with each
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amendment. Mr. Ratigan stated that their next meeting with the
City Council would discuss the landscaping plans and budget. Mr.
Ratigan stated that with the amendments shown to the City Council
today, they were approximately $300,000 over budget. Mayor
Russo stated that he wanted to come in under budget and expressed
his concern that there was not a full Council attendance at this
meeting. City Manager Herakovich stated that the two members
not in attendance would be contacted by her to be brought up to
date on the amendments suggested and this item could be placed
on the next regular City Council Regular Meeting Agenda. Mr.
Radigan agreed that he would leave the site drawings for the City
Manager to review with Vice Mayor Furtado and Councilman
David Clark.
Mr. Radigan stated that once the direction was received to proceed
with the construction drawings, they would provide the Council
with an updated cost estimated at 50% complete drawings and 90%
complete drawings.
Councilwoman Monroe stated that she still felt that the water
features should be eliminated from the plan because of liability
issues. It was the consensus of the Council that the water features
would be eliminated.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
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adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
MAYOR JOSEPH R.RUSSO
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VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
COUT$MWOMAN LINDA MONROE
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COUNCILMAN E�IC JA$LIN
COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
ATTEST:
RUTH GATT, SECRETARY