I still don't see why we need a city hall.  I have not seen any analysis about the cost of the scattered services in leased areas vs. the cost of a city hall that will only address a small portion of the needed space.  Indeed this may be an example of hubris not what is the most respectful of the taxpayer.  

It is both the city manager and the city council who seem to be at fault here.  The city council has ultimate authority over the budget and these decisions.   They don't seem to ask the best questions and demand accountability.  The citizens need to ask for more business savvy people to run for  council.