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Wffr <br /> Lancaster questioned the amount of square footage in the public defender's office and how <br /> much there is in the Federal Building. Ms. Ruzicka stated that they have currently spent <br /> $172,284.00 at the public defender's office and it is not completed yet. She reminded the board <br /> how they budget for these projects. The dollars do not have to be spent that year they need to <br /> look at the cost per square foot and need a reasonable rough estimate on the cost. <br /> Mr. Zitterkopf stated he does not want to raise taxes or spend a lot of money and it is not a <br /> competition between him and the public defender. We received this beautiful old building for <br /> free and it could end up poor quality. It deserves the best that we can do. There will also be the <br /> issue of furnishings. <br /> Lanfear agreed that they do not want to over spend but he does not want to see it sit. <br /> Bredthauer stated it needs to be done right the first time. <br /> Lanfear made a motion and Richardson seconded to approve adding the additional restrooms <br /> and break room. There are certain standards to preserve the historic integrity of the building. <br /> Bredthauer expressed concern on future space and the cost per square foot. She questioned <br /> how they came up with the proposed total. <br /> Schuppan expressed concern on the latest plan may need to wait need to look at it some more. <br /> Quandt stated they need to use some common sense regarding the cost. <br /> Lanfear withdrew his motion and Richardson withdrew her second. <br /> Discussion was held on all of the additional bills for the Courthouse that were approved today <br /> and concern was expressed that these may have not needed to be done. The county attorney <br /> needs the space and the restrooms it is a good location but they need more information. Arnold <br /> suggested making a unisex bathroom. <br /> 12:52 a.m. Mr. Schuppan left the meeting. <br /> b) COURTHOUSE CLEANING, PAINTING & FLOOR WAX GRINDING & POSSIBLE ACTION <br /> The Courthouse was to be cleaned after the construction was completed. The ceiling and <br /> Bredthauer noted that the ceiling and the walls are better but she showed pictures of the dust on <br /> the rails and the dirt on the steps. She talked to Judge Young and there was a cloud of dust <br /> when he left and the building and the copy area was black with dust. <br /> Mr. Humphrey stated that they were not supposed to start the cleaning until the building was <br /> empty and the areas were not taped off. They used 2 negative pressure machines to pull the air <br /> outside. Discussion was held on the janitorial services and there are also concerns. The bid <br /> was reviewed and if the work was in the bid but it was no done. <br /> Discussion was held on the color to paint rotunda and it was agreed to use the original color. <br /> They have spacers behind the chairs to prevent damage. <br /> Mr. Humphrey explained that the floors have a buildup of old was and they need to be cleaned <br /> up discussion was held to grind off the old wax. Mr. Humphrey will find someone to look at the <br /> floor and grind it off and bring it back to the original color then seal it. He will get a quote on the <br /> cost. <br /> 11 <br />