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Lancaster stated that she would like to look at the federal building they look nice but it is the county's call regarding what is appropriate for fresh air in the building and an engineer would be the appropriate person to make the call. Mr. Humphrey stated that the new system brings in 10% fresh air constantly and they can control the temperature and it is very comfortable. Discussion was held on the window design. Schuppan stated the windows are bad and need to be addressed and they need specifications to bid the process. He also agreed that he likes the windows in the federal building. Mr. Humphrey stated that Mr. Berggren is out of the hospital but not back to work full time yet. Arnold stated that Mr. Berggren has experience on preserving old buildings and making them ascetically correct. Lancaster suggested contacting the historical society for information. Schuppan stated that the federal building is a historical building and the committee did not know what the board wants to do and if they want to move forward. E) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON VETERAN'S PARK LANDSCAPE/TREE REPLACEMENT— Mr. Humphrey stated that there is a grant that they could tie in with and the county could get a landscape architect for a design and then write a grant. The grant is due in October but they are still working on the road project. They may wait on this. F) CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - Mr. Humphrey stated that they did a walk through with the engineer and have a 2 page punch list and the engineer has a 3 page list. These issues all need to be finished. They are finishing the entry way and will have walk off carpet like in this building. The door for the restroom is now on, they could not find it but it arrived and the drinking fountains are working with clean water. In the county office building they are trying to do some of the remodeling themselves and are working on the restrooms. He also stated that the third phase of the tax credits has been approved and there are 2 steps at the department of revenue. Quandt asked if the handicapped bathroom at the courthouse could be a family bathroom so it would accommodate more people. Loran stated they have the required number of restrooms. Stacey reminded the board that there needs to be direction on the carpet there was not a successful bid or do they go back to the piece meal process to get it done. Discussion was held and Arnold suggested that Jack work with the committee regarding the county purchasing act. Jack stated that this is the same as receiving no bid so you could go out in the open market and buy the carpet but you could pay more. The bid was rejected. Arnold stated they have a starting point but some may not be able to commit to installation. Quandt asked if the carpet in Shuda's office is going to be replaced. Loran stated it is delayed and there is no insurance it is below the deductible. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS — Chairman Arnold called for new or unfinished business and no one responded. 8