11-30-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 38 accept the proposal of Isaac Sports Group who could begin the review within a few days . He noted 39 the cost of the work and that it would be payable from the City' s contingency fund. i 40 Mayor Rafferty noted that he sat in on a conference call with staff and this firm . He found them to 41 be very organized and specific. 42 Councilmember Stoesz asked if data received through this study will remain pertinent for a good 43 amount of time and Mr. Grochala suggested that it should but added that anytime you're dealing with 44 market conditions, there could be a need for updates in the future. j 45 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the study will take into consideration other exercise facilities in the 46 area. Mr. Grochala said that part of the background for the study will include taking into account 47 other facilities. 48 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the outcome is directed to be specific such as for a community 49 center model. Mr. Grochala said he expects the facility would still be run as a recreation aquatic 50 center; a question may be if the City wants to bring in different use elements that are managed 51 separately. Councilmember Ruhland asked if there is a timeline that relates to the shifting sands of 52 being in a pandemic; Mr. Grochala said he believes they basically must see a study through. 53 Councilmember Lyden asked if they will look at continuing viability and also with viability in mind 54 will they look at making this facility the one of choice. He also asked if extra cost (expenses) could 55 become an issue and Mr. Grochala remarked that staff has worked to identify he scope of what will 56 be needed. Mr. Grochala explained that an expectation is that the feasibility study should 57 recommend what will be viable going forward. Councilmember Lyden asked if there will be 58 consideration of expansion and Mr. Grochala said yes and he expects that. 59 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the consultant fees noted are pretty standard in the field. Having been 60 involved in discussions, he' s had the chance to see a comparison with the facility and something like 61 the Shoreview center. A comparison of user fees with that facility shows a great difference in cost 62 from something like the YMCA and is indicative of the investment of city funds and time in a facility 63 like Shoreview. The mayor said he supports moving on this study; he ' s ready to get the infonnation 64 and is confident this group can do the job. 65 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20- 146 as presented. Councilmember 66 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 67 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 68 There was no Unfinished Business . 69 7o NEW BUSINESS 71 There was no New Business. 72 73 COMMUNITY EVENTS 74 There were no events announced. 75 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 76 Communigy Calendar - A Look Ahead 77 November 30, 2020 through December 7, 2020 78 4- Monday, November 30 6 :00 pm, Council Chambers Special Council Work Session 2