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being used. He always thought there could be a county court building and a district court <br /> building. He feels there needs to be more study. <br /> Lancaster stated they have looked at the required space needs and the proposal to move the <br /> public defender this would provide space for the juvenile probation and the issue that they need <br /> to be located together. They have also looked at the garden level at the at the old safety center <br /> for the day reporting center renovations could be made there. There would need to be a study <br /> on the demolition at the courthouse annex. They need to identify space quickly for juvenile <br /> probation, the day reporting center and public defender. They would also need to address 1397 <br /> square feet of storage space. <br /> District court could stay in court house and county court could go into the addition. She agrees <br /> to get people involved to help with a study. <br /> Schuppan noted that the county could benefit from a citizens committee and include attorneys a <br /> retired judge and take a fresh look at it. They have talked to Sue Gugel with probation and she <br /> has given them a time frame. Moving the public defender may make more sense. <br /> McFarland stated there is still a need for space and they may have to rent something in the <br /> meantime. It will take a year to surplus the federal building and he asked them if they would <br /> consider leasing the federal building but that would still take a year before it could be obtained <br /> at all. <br /> Arnold expressed concern moving offices in the courthouse annex until there is a final plan. <br /> There are dollars to lease space for probation and that makes sense until something is finalized. <br /> Ziola suggested using space in the annex during the demolition of the second floor. Probation is <br /> also requesting open space for classrooms. <br /> Mr. Quandt stated that the board needs discussion regarding what type of study how they would <br /> do it and how it will happen. Arnold also noted that they need some type of consultant. <br /> Lancaster noted that the veteran's service has moved over there but there are immediate needs <br /> that need to be addressed. Probation has requested that the classrooms and the office space <br /> be kept together. The federal building will take time and the county may not know where they <br /> stand for another year. She is opposed to renting space there is $72,000 for renovations and <br /> another$47,000that is a lot of money. <br /> Schuppan if the county moves probation nothing will happen to that building probation and they <br /> are is just going to continue to grow. <br /> Arnold if do not move them into the annex in the first place it will be easier to address the <br /> renovations He suggested to lease space for probation in order to move forward. <br /> Lancaster stated in the facilities committee DLR was discussed and they may be a good <br /> resource. A study from a professional is vital. It is important to take the best advantage of the <br /> space that is available. <br /> Arnold expressed concern about moving the public defender twice. <br /> Schuppan questioned if the committee was considering DLR maybe they should consider <br /> 10 <br />