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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 22, 1998 <br /> If the Homeowners Association approve the items outlined in the April 20th <br /> memorandum, the easements will be brought to the City Council for their approval. If the <br /> Homeowners Association does not approve the resolution, the City will not pursue <br /> additional trail easements. <br /> DISCUSSION WITH SCOTT GOYER,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ST. PAUL <br /> YMCA,TOWN CENTER YMCA,MARY ALICE DIVINE <br /> Mary Alice introduced Mr. Goyer. He explained that the YMCA (the Y)was founded in <br /> St. Paul in 1856. He gave a brief history of the Y and also briefly explained their purpose <br /> and programs. <br /> Mr. Goyer explained that the Y has been looking at the northern suburbs and has <br /> discussed just how far into the suburbs the Y should go. There appeared to be an interest <br /> in a Y for this area so a feasibility study was completed and a market study was <br /> commissioned. The next step will be an investigation to determine how much funding can <br /> be generated in this community, from the City, the school district and possibly Fairview <br /> Hospital. Mr. Goyer also noted that both the St. Paul and Minneapolis Y are working <br /> together to make this branch work. This has never been done before. <br /> Kim noted that a survey was completed with the 20/20 project and the citizens indicated <br /> that they wanted a community center, the full cost going to the citizens. The quality of <br /> life survey also indicated that citizens would approve some level of funding for this type <br /> of facility. It appears that a gathering place is needed sometime in the future. <br /> There was discussion regarding what programs would be offered in the Y and the fee <br /> structure for these programs. Chris said he felt a Y would be a terrific place but the <br /> Council had many obligations. He asked that a more creative way to pay for the facility <br /> be investigated. Chris also noted the water park in St. Louis Park and asked that Mary <br /> Alice, Brian Wessel and Mr. Goyer visit this facility. He felt that this facility was a real <br /> money maker and challenged Mr. Goyer to make space for such a facility. <br /> Chris noted some other obligations the Council has to address and asked what would <br /> happen if it took the City three (3)years to raise money for the City portion of the costs. <br /> Mr. Goyer noted that it took the City of Burnsville nine (9) years to get its funding. Kim <br /> felt that this City could not wait that long. This facility is needed to encourage <br /> commercial development in the Town Center. Mary Alice also said that the City cannot <br /> just say here are 75 acres, developers come and get it. The City has to offer some <br /> amenities to encourage development. <br /> Rick asked Mr. Goyer what would happen if the City offered just land and infrastructure. <br /> Mr. Goyer said that the Y would look for alternate sites and then do another market study. <br /> John noted that a capital campaign cannot go on forever. After the initial "big splash", not <br /> PAGE 2 <br />