Summary
The special meeting of the Kasson Township Board led to the approval of a design contract for the fire station project, focusing on the first two stages of the design process with Environment Architects. The decision was influenced by considerations of durability and the future needs of the fire station.Public comments
No public comments were made during the meeting, except for Don Drabik, who expressed the importance of not rushing into decisions regarding design firms and emphasized the need for in-person discussions before selecting a contractor.Special Business
The board discussed three bids received for the design process of a new fire station. The bids were from Fleis & Vandenbrink, JML Design Group, and Environment Architects, with estimated construction costs ranging from $1.2 to $5 million, primarily based on design complexity. The board decided to contract Environment Architects for Stages 1 and 2 at a total cost of $31,500 plus up to $3,500 in reimbursable expenses. It was determined that in-person presentations were not necessary by a majority of the board, but Supervisor Julian insisted on having them for thoroughness.Next steps include contacting Environment Architects for contract preparation and review, and planning for the next board meeting to finalize the contract and discuss further actions.