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COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 8, 1994 FACILITIES STUDY Council Member Kuether asked that a scenario of the project and the financing be completed. Further discussion involved the need to develop a program and the need to hire consultants such as a planner, and a real estate market consultant. Public input would also be needed. Council Member Bergeson reminded the City Council that a market study was completed for the two (2) freeway intersections several years ago. Council Member Kuether felt that the study concentrated on what should be located at the intersections and would not relate to this concept. Mr. Schumacher noted that former City Planner, John Miller also prepared a study. Mayor Reinert suggested that a survey to determine where competition is located should also be prepared. Council Member Bergeson felt that the City should not be involved with commercial development and should let the private sector take the risk. Council Member Kuether felt a community center would draw private development. Mr. Wessel noted the need to include "people activity" centers. Mayor Reinert said that much of what government does is planned in a vacuum and felt the need to get the public involved to give them "ownership" in the project. He suggested that groups of proponents who see something in the concept be formed to "carry the ball". The concept must include something that citizens want. Ms. LaForest felt that residents would rather see the Town Center than another K -Mart or Walmart. Mr. Schumacher expressed concern regarding the timing explaining that he wanted a new city hall before the Centennial School District approaches the public with a new referendum. Council Member Bergeson said he did not feel the need for a new city hall in the next two (2) years but did feel the need to get a commitment on a piece of property. Mr. Wessel said he did not want to complicate the issue but felt the need to bring this concept to the City Council for consideration. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Schumacher how soon a new city hall was needed. Mr. Schumacher said he felt the need within the next two (2) years. Mayor Reinert felt that the Town Center would take more than two (2) years. Council Member Bergeson felt that both projects could be done if the right piece of property were secured. Mr. Wessel said he could see construction starting within the next two (2) to three (3) years. PAGE 4