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building more structurally sound and added the additional space suggested by the Committee. He believes the revised design has a sophisticated modern aesthetic yet retains the warm, inviting nuances of the rural design. Duxbury reported that the interior schematic has been reviewed by the staff and has had a favorable response. Each department will have their own file/records area and an individual "service area". Duxbury added that the proposed design is adaptable to 2 person offices as needed in the future. Ethel Blank, resident, asked if there was any space in the proposed project for art shows. She requested that the Architect consider display space appropriate for sculptures and art pieces. She would also like to see display lighting included in the project. Peter Duxbury expects to have the project plans and renderings completed in early October and ready for presentation to the Council by October 16, 2003. Duxbury introduced Landscape Architect Tom Klope to the Committee. Klope had a conceptual landscaping plan for the new Town Hall. The Committee was very impressed by his vision for the site. Klope's conceptual plan featured a pastoral quality with minimized paving, the incorporation of a "Town Green", an opportunity for a sculpture piece or another large oak, a redwood grove and rhododendrons in the rear of the site and color plantings featured in the front. Klope would like to use grass-cells for the emergency parking areas. To integrate the Heritage House with the new Town Hall, he proposes a walk/path that would possibly include markers identifying the historic • DeAnza trail or the Ohlone Indians. He would revitalize the orchard and garden. Klope described his presentation as a quiet, sophisticated landscaping that was appropriate for the rural setting. 4.2 Preliminary Pricing of the New Town Hall Project—Tony Mirenda, TBI Tony Mirenda, TBI, presented a summary of project costs to the Committee. Costs were compared to the previous Goldman design. The total estimated project cost for the new Duxbury design is $3,885,870.11 with the Goldman projected costs at approximately $4,896,094.00. The cost included construction estimates, equipment for Town Hall and furnishings. Mirenda noted that the cost of wood has doubled and there is presently a material shortage. He added that the conceptual budget has been reviewed by several respected contractors and they concur with the estimates. Mirenda said he has confidence in the numbers and feels the prices will be good for a year. Discussion ensued regarding the budget. Mirenda and Duxbury noted that changes to materials could help to reduce costs. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the architect and construction management consultant to review the design and to make changes to reduce the costs to approximately $39500,000. • The Committee concurred that the design reflects the wishes of the residents. The architect hassucceeded in designing a handsome utilitarian building that will serve the 2 City Council/Planning Commission Special Meeting September 15,2003