06-01-05 WSITEM 3_2
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JUNE 1, 2005, 5:30 PM
INTERVIEWING ARCHITECTS FOR PUBLIC' WORKS BUILDING
1. Call to order.
Mayor Fournier called the Workshop to order at 5:32 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber,
Jessica Stockamp and Mark Thorsted.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk; Tim Rochel,
Building Official and Brad Belair, Public Works Director.
Mayor Fournier said he has been received complaints about people driving vehicles on
the bike paths in Prairie Park. Brad Belair stated he has ordered signs and will post
them.
2. Jeff Oertel, Oertel Architects
Mr. Oertel said he has a staff of 10 persons and they are currently working on five
public works projects. Mr. Oertel is proactive in leading the construction and doesn't
expect the client to do hands on involvement. He hires out the mechanical, electrical
and civil engineering. He stated he has worked with these subcontractors for 15 years.
He felt a building could be constructed for $85 to $95 a square foot. Mr. Oertel said it
would take him three weeks to do a needs study, four weeks for the design and two
months for plans and specs. His fees would be around $110 hourly or 8% to 9% of
construction cost.
3. Ed Kodet, Kodet Architects
Mr. Kodet also had two members from his Firm with him. They prefer to define the
building and budget before designing it. They make sure they stay under budget. The
Firm has 20 staff members. They contract out the civil, mechanical and electrical. His
fees could be either flat rate, percentage, or a combination.
4. Mike Cox, WOLD Architects
Mr. Cox and two other staff members from WOLD Architects went through their
presentation. They are currently working on five Public Works Facilities. They said it
would be an it month process from start to bidding and they give good follow up after
the building is completed.
After the interviews, the Council discussed financing options with Mike Robertson. They
directed staff to have this on the June 27, 2005 City Council Agenda.
Workshop adjourned at 8:23 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
Attest:
Judy Hudson, City Clerk