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RECREATION MEETING MINUTES 1/16/97 .� PRESENT: Janet Bona- No. Metro Rec. ,Karna Koepke, Joy Neary, and Mark Johnson- Lexington. , Mary Saarion, Circle Pines. , Marty Asleson, Barry Bernstein, Mary Fogerty, Sandy Wood, and Sharon Lane- Lino Lakes. ABSENT: Dave Phipps- Circle Pines. , Michael Nevan and Richard Thompson- Centerville. 1. Janet explained the interest Centerville had in this merger and explained the contact with both Reps for Centerville she had. Also was noted that neither reps were at last meeting when we as a group had deciding on an earlier meeting time without putting into con- sideration Centerville reps schedule. It was decided that a 6:00 - 6:30 P.M. start time would work fine with everyone next time. 2. Concern from all on the current amount each city which represents North Metro Recreation is paying for recreation services. a) cities pay $5.68 per household/ per year b) Lino residents pay approx. $20.82 * Members need to address the individual City Council on being realistic on what it costs to be a part of a comprehensive Recreation Department. Marty Asleson stated that cities just aren' t going_ to get a lot more with their existing contribution. ADDED EXPENSES: Larger clientele for recreation brochure which is delivered to residents on a quarterly basis (currently approx. $3,000 , costs could more than double) . , also administrative cost increase approx. $5,000 more. , and hiring an additional Recreation Program Person could cost approx. $40,000 including benefits. Mary Saarion stated that these current figures are an embarrassment exemplifying what recreation means to our cities. * Mary is going to do a survey of surrounding urban cities on the amount taxpayers pay for Recreation in their cities. She will bring it to our next meeting so we may compare the norm and possible bring it to the City Councils also. Marty Asleson stated that the North Metro cities may be able to see how they ^rank" in comparison with these other cities with similar populations through this survey and increase the amounts paid for Recreation. He also noted that it wasn' t expected that these levels be used to determine amounts but to show Council members where each city ranks. 2. Janet Bona will provide to meeting members next month a listing of the programs currently offered through No. Metro. Barry and Janet will work on the increase of comprehensive programs of which could be offered if a merger were to take place. This also would be a tool for No. Metro Cities to use when approaching the city councils. 3. Discussion on the type of agreement which we would seek from cities. a) Being professionals in the field of Recreation both Mary and Marty informed the group on desire of more of a "Contract for Services" to begin with for each of the cities involved; this way each city 1—N pays their own insurance, etc. A joint powers agreement is somewhat more involved in specific