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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26, 2013 money or an organization that would be willing to contribute toward the project. The Director indicated that the City Engineer will be providing him with more definite numbers on the utilities. The Director also indicated that there may be other potential funding sources for this project, and reported that he will approach the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) with a cost participation request at their July meeting. The Director indicated that in preliminary discussions with LCRA the suggestion was made that perhaps artificial ice should be added at the facility. The Director stated that the estimated cost of a concrete pad would be $1,100, plus there would need to be some electrical improvements. Krum again suggested the potential to cut costs in finish materials. Montour felt that the building should be maintenance free, and stated that he did not support cutting cost that would impact that aspect of the building. There was discussion of the size of the bathrooms as well as the proposal for two separate bathrooms rather than one unisex bathroom. Krum also explained that a remote locking system is proposed for the bathrooms at an estimated cost of $7,200. Montour asked about a camera system. The Director indicated that one was not proposed. Keis suggested that the wiring for such a system be included in the warming house project. Keis stated that he liked the building design, the maintenance free exterior and the roof. He suggested that total estimated costs be presented to the Council. Keis also agreed that additional funding resources should be pursued. Blesener stated that given the limited use of the building, his concern was the $200,000 plus estimated cost. The Director noted that the users of the of the skateboard park would utilize the bathroom facilities 7 to 8 months per year in addition to the warming house use during the winter months. Blesener felt that additional funding sources should be pursued. McGraw asked about the land ownership in this area. The Director reported that the warming house location is on land owned by the City. The hockey rink in on land owned by the City and overlaps on land owned by the St. Paul Water Department. The consensus of the Council was that complete project cost information should be put together and brought back, including estimated costs and feasibility for remodeling and use of Old Fire Hall bathrooms. The Council also asked that additional funding sources be pursued and that information brought back to the Council. 9