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present range would not be suitable for automatic weapons and continued to emphasize the liability potential. City Manager Little stated that the City will try to expedite opening their range as much as possible, and Commis- sioner Bird felt it will be at least a year before having the range the County is proposing. Mayor Macht believed it has been determined there is nothing that would be mutually exclusive of either project and that both should move ahead. This was generally agreed upon. Downtown Redevelopment Area Administrator Chandler gave an overview of the County's two major projects, noting the Library and Courthouse are both on schedule. On the main Library we are nearing final design and anticipate coming back to the Commission in about 30-60 days with construction to begin in November and completion of the building within 1 year. In regard to the Courthouse, we have completed the consultant selection process and are now in the process of negotiating with Herbert Halback, Inc. We are looking at having a master plan completed in the fall and then retaining an architect for final design next spring with construction in 1991 and final completion in 1993. We are asking the consultant to work closely with the City on any plans re downtown parking, traffic circulation, etc. Administrator Chandler stated that we have had good dialogue back and forth with Planning Director Walter Young and City Manager Little, and our consultant will be coordinating with the City. Parking is a critical element, and we are asking them to bring back several alternatives. Mayor Macht inquired if there is any relationship between the Courthouse Complex and a future building for the County administration. Administrator Chandler stated that there was none that he knew of. He will, however, be looking at some of the County's 5 ��o� l r F°,r 590 AUG 001