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CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS October 23, 2012 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in workshop session at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Castillon called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gene Smith, Tom McCullough, Adam Copplo, Gary Killpack and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Marty Black, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, Chief of Police Chris Steffen, Parks and Recreation Director Allan Wilson, and Public Information Coordinator Stephen Pyles. Council Member Boan was not present. Union Pacific Depot Feasibility Study Gerry Myers, from Myers Anderson Architects, presented a brief outline of the study. He said the study was a combined effort by the assessment team which included the City of Green River, the consultants and the steering committee. The scope of work consisted of evaluating the existing building conditions, structural integrity, infrastructure, utilities, parking, and the potential reuse of the structure. The assessment team gathered information and visited the Ogden Depot and the Evanston Rail Yards. The Steering Committee had a table at the Farmer’s Market to get input from residents in the area on what they would like to see. Existing Conditions Site:  Disorganized hard surfaces  North landscape area  Utilitarian and uninviting  Unsafe public accessibility Building Exterior:  Highest level of historic integrity  Relatively good condition  Some tile roofing damage, masonry damage from uncontrolled water  Window closures  Infrastructure intrusions  Tower addition Structural:  Exterior envelope issues are cosmetic  Interior structural columns, floors and roof are structurally sound  Minimal seismic upgrade required with proposed reuse  Allows for very flexible reuse with post and beam construction Existing Building Interiors:  Little historic fabric remaining  Maze of periodic remodeling  Lack of maintenance and upgrades  Flexibility for reuse  Asbestos and lead paint Proposed Redevelopment Site:  Organize parking and access  Identify primary building entrance points City Council Workshop Proceedings October 23, 2012 Page 1 of 2   Enhance the sense of place, inviting and comfortable for the public  Safe and accessible to all  Enhance landscape, fencing, and soften the streets  Provide service and emergency access  Contribute to the objectives of the Community Action Plan Building Exterior:  Protect/restore historic architecturally significant exterior  Repair damage materials in accord with Secretary of Interior Standards  Reinstall new windows and doors representative of original  Repair, clean and repaint all masonry  Repair roof, install new matching tiles  Provide appropriate signage for way finding Structural:  Secure protection of exterior envelope  Remove non-structural intrusive walls, floors and ceilings  Tie roof and floors to perimeter walls for seismic upgrade Building Interiors:  Preserve all, incorporate any existing historic elements  Remove all intrusive walls, ceilings, equipment, ect.  Abate or manage asbestos, manage lead paint  Renovate areas consistent with the historic period and aesthetics of the original building The project would have three phases: first the redevelopment of the Lynch Hall Event Center, second the Lynch Hall Commercial Development, Depot business building, and Depot Event Center, and third the Arts Center. The total construction/development cost is $7,838,383. Power of the Penny Presentation The Mayor said the purpose of the presentation is to provide the public with information on the 6th penny propositions that will be on the November 2012 ballot. He said after the last presentation is made, the public can call 872-0573 to ask any questions. There will be one more meeting to inform the public on November 1, 2012, in Rock Springs, at 6:30 pm, at the City Hall. The Mayor said the total cost for all three propositions is around $80 million. This money will stay in Sweetwater County. Everyone pays this tax including the travelers that come through the county. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:49 pm. ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Workshop Proceedings October 23, 2012 Page 2 of 2