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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 2  Capital Outlay; 46  Financial Impact of Hybrid Model; 47  Future and Long term Opportunities; 48  Goals (future sports center, outdoor activity center, community function 49 space; 50  Long term Expansion Costs; 51  Workback schedule from Re-Opening (four months); 52  Factors Affecting Timeline; 53  Next steps. 54 55 Mayor Rafferty asked if there was any information obtained on the concept of selling the 56 building outright. Mr. Isaac said they did not look at that option; they feel there is so 57 much need and also they work in the area of real estate. 58 59 Mayor Rafferty noted that partnerships have been noted; was their consideration of 60 partnering with other communities in the area. Mr. Isaac noted that the report includes 61 notes on discounted membership for any group that would want to play a role but they did 62 not specifically identify other communities. 63 64 Councilmember Cavegn, looking at the cumulative deficit model, noted that there is a 65 rise. Mr. Isaac explained that how that accrues. Councilmember Cavegn, asked, without 66 a partnership, would that be City subsidized? Mr. Isaac said their estimates include 67 things that are options such as salaries and adding courts. Councilmember Cavegn asked 68 if the expansion costs are all additional costs because there is no revenue being banked; 69 Mr. Isaac concurred but added that once things were opened he expects additional related 70 revenue. 71 72 Councilmember Lyden said he is looking at the hybrid model, with commitment to long 73 term growth. He likes the fee model. He noted that current membership is anticipated 74 and he wonders where that comes from and should they be offered an incentive. Also 75 Councilmember Lyden mentioned how important it is to hire the correct staff. Mr. 76 Isaac responded that he is aware of a fitness provider that has indicated they would come 77 right into the facility with their membership of about 60% of the membership goal. 78 Administrator Cotton provided information on the current debt service for the YMCA 79 facility and noted that could be available for operating deficit when debt service was 80 complete. 81 82 Councilmember Lyden asked how hard is it to find the right person to lead the operation. 83 Mr. Isaac said he has been involved in filling those positions and while it’s hard, it’s 84 important to understand what you need; their proposed budget includes a salary that could 85 attract and maintain a top person. 86 87 Councilmember Ruhland asked about the FTE’s needed for the hybrid (8.5); Mr. Isaac 88 suggested that would be anticipated needs for the first four years and he explained the 89 needs. Councilmember Ruhland asked if the consultants see value in planning for virtual 90