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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 Mayor Rafferty noted that he sat in on a conference call with staff and this firm. He found them to be 40 very organized and specific. 41 Councilmember Stoesz asked if data received through this study will remain pertinent for a good 42 amount of time and Mr. Grochala suggested that it should but added that anytime you’re dealing with 43 market conditions, there could be a need for updates in the future. 44 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the study will take into consideration other exercise facilities in the 45 area. Mr. Grochala said that part of the background for the study will include taking into account 46 other facilities. 47 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the outcome is directed to be specific such as for a community 48 center model. Mr. Grochala said he expects the facility would still be run as a recreation aquatic 49 center; a question may be if the City wants to bring in different use elements that are managed 50 separately. Councilmember Ruhland asked if there is a timeline that relates to the shifting sands of 51 being in a pandemic; Mr. Grochala said he believes they basically must see a study through. 52 Councilmember Lyden asked if they will look at continuing viability and also with viability in mind will 53 they look at making this facility the one of choice. He also asked if extr a cost (expenses) could 54 become an issue and Mr. Grochala remarked that staff has worked to identify he scope of what will be 55 needed. Mr. Grochala explained that an expectation is that the feasibility study should recommend 56 what will be viable going forward. Councilmember Lyden asked if there will be consideration of 57 expansion and Mr. Grochala said yes and he expects that. 58 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the consultant fees noted are pretty standard in the field. Having been 59 involved in discussions, he’s had the chance to see a comparison with the facility and something like 60 the Shoreview center. A comparison of user fees with that facility shows a great difference in cost 61 from something like the YMCA and is indicative of the investment of city funds and time in a facility 62 like Shoreview. The mayor said he supports moving on this study; he’s ready to get the information 63 and is confident this group can do the job. 64 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20-146 as presented. Councilmember 65 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 66 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 67 There was no Unfinished Business. 68 69 NEW BUSINESS 70 There was no New Business. 71 72 COMMUNITY EVENTS 73 There were no events announced. 74 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 75 Community Calendar – A Look Ahead 76 November 30, 2020 through December 7, 2020 77 Monday, November 30 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Special Council Work Session 78 Wednesday, December 2 6:30 pm, Zoom Park Board 79 Monday, December 7 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session 80 81