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MINU'i'ES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 1996 LaValle suggested that the existing shelter in Spooner Park be renovated. Fahey pointed out that there are no public restrooms in Spooner Park and there are a number of gatherings in that Park. Fahey felt Spooner Parks was a preferred setting for family gatherings because it is a more natural setting compared to Pioneer. Fahey felt the construction of a new shelter at Spooner would be a big step in finalizing the development of the City's'first park. After that point, the focus could be directed to Pioneer. Fahey pointed out that the proposal is to move the existing shelter to Pioneer, and felt it would be easy to add picnic tables and grills to the area once the relocation is accomplished. LaValle expressed concern that the Spooner Park shelter would end up to be a$120,000 shelter. Pedersen stated that he thought there would be more outside funding for the shelter and had not anticipated that the City would pay the bulk of the cost. Fahey stated that he thought there will be more outside funding as the project gets closer to finalization. Fahey anticipated additional money coming from Canadian Days, and also pointed out that the City can use Park Acquisition Funds to finance the project. Fahey felt the concept is a good one, and that the funding will be there to complete the project. Pedersen stated that he thought the $20,000 donation from Canadian Days was a down-payment on the shelter, and that the actual construction would commence two to three years from now. Pedersen was concerned that if the City says it will fund the project, there will be no motivation for outside funding. Morelan stated that before the project is finalized, the City hopes to have more outside funding. Canadian Days has indicated a willingness to work with the City. Scalze pointed out that Lake Owasso has indicated they would like to participate. Fahey stated that the City has enough funding to begin 13