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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APPROVED 46 • Capital Outlay; 47 • Financial Impact of Hybrid Model; 48 • Future and Long term Opportunities; 49 K Goals (future sports center, outdoor activity center, community function 50 space; 51 • Long term Expansion Costs; 52 • Workback schedule from Re -Opening (four months); 53 ° Factors Affecting Timeline; 54 • Next steps. 55 56 Mayor Rafferty asked if there was any information obtained on the concept of selling the 57 building outright. Mr. Isaac said they did not look at that option; they feel there is so 58 much need and also they work in the area of real estate. 59 60 Mayor Rafferty noted that partnerships have been noted; was their consideration of 61 partnering with other communities in the area. Mr. Isaac noted that the report includes 62 notes on discounted membership for any group that would want to play a role but they did 63 not specifically identify other communities. 64 65 Councilmember Cavegn, looking at the cumulative deficit model, noted that there is a 66 rise. Mr. Isaac explained that how that accrues. Councilmember Cavegn, asked, without 67 a partnership, would that be City subsidized? Mr. Isaac said their estimates include 68 things that are options such as salaries and adding courts. Councilmember Cavegn asked 69 if the expansion costs are all additional costs because there is no revenue being banked; 70 Mr. Isaac concurred but added that once things were opened he expects additional related 71 revenue. 72 73 Councilmember Lyden said he is looking at the hybrid model, with commitment to long 74 term growth. He likes the fee model. He noted that current membership is anticipated 75 and he wonders where that comes from and should they be offered an incentive. Also 76 Councilmember Lyden mentioned how important it is to hire the correct staff. Mr. 77 Isaac responded that he is aware of a fitness provider that has indicated they would come 78 right into the facility with their membership of about 60% of the membership goal. 79 Administrator Cotton provided information on the current debt service for the YMCA 80 facility and noted that could be available for operating deficit when debt service was 81 complete. 82 83 Councilmember Lyden asked how hard is it to find the right person to lead the operation. 84 Mr. Isaac said he has been involved in filling those positions and while it's hard, it's 85 important to understand what you need; their proposed budget includes a salary that could 86 attract and maintain a top person. 87 88 Councilmember Ruhland asked about the FTE's needed for the hybrid (8.5); Mr. Isaac 89 suggested that would be anticipated needs for the first four years and he explained the 90 needs. Councilmember Ruhland asked if the consultants see value in planning for virtual