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Executive Summary <br />Based on guidance from the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and an agreed-upon <br />community involvement process, the Little Canada Technical Advisory Committee recommends: <br />Build a <br />community <br />Building <br />Use identified <br />funding and <br />revenue potential <br />Consider <br />spatial planning <br />for future <br />infrastructure <br />Use sustainable <br />building strategic <br />to create a green <br />building <br />City of Little Canada Technical Advisory Committee Final Report 3 <br />Build a Community Building <br />The TAC makes this endorsement with careful thought for current facility and community needs, as <br />well as future operations requirements. The construction of a community building should: <br />• Create a space that supports current and future recreation needs while remaining adaptable for <br /> future functions unrelated to recreation <br />• Provide a niche in Little Canada’s rental and gathering space system that complements the offerings <br /> at Spooner Park Shelters, Desoto Park Shelter, and Old Fire Hall <br />• Create a gathering space for community users <br />Use Identified Funding and Revenue Potential <br />Based on the recommendation of the Finance Director, the TAC recommends using tax abatement <br />authority to issue bonds. The TAC also recommends pursuing grant funding where available <br />Understanding that this building will need to be paid off overtime, city staff should plan to generate <br />revenue from the rental room.