01-02-2024 Council Work Session Minutes

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adamently objected to this. Director Grochala stated that the City would not want to see this material on more than 25% of the building. Council discussed concerns with the materials and asked questions of Mr. Sundeen. Council concurred that they would approve the material being used as a Class 3 material. 2. Sport Dome Proposal Community Development Director Michael Grochala and Public Services Director Rick DeGardner, discussed a proposal by SFDMG, LLC. to partner with the City to construct a 92,000 square-foot sports dome. Staff sought Council's appetite to pursue this agreement; and, if interested, staff inquired of any additional public benefit options to be considered by the Council. Mark Beigelbach of SFDMG was also present and discussed the potential project with Council. He also provided some information on sports domes in the metro area. Mr. Beigelbach also provided information on the limited locations that a dome could be constructed in the metro area; that Lino Lakes is one of the few remaining cities in the metro where a dome could be constructed according to their group's standards. Council discussed the proposed location and concerns about the City potentially needing to take on the full responsibility of the dome in the same manner of the former YMCA. Council also discussed safety concerns with regard to weather. Public benefit options including hours, a walking track, tying in the Rookery membership, pickleball courts, roads, and the potential of two (2) domes were discussed. Council also discussed reorienting the positioning of the proposed dome as well as the addition of a restaurant. Christina Glasgow: Coaching Director for the Centennial Volleyball Club and Lino Lakes resident stated she is very interested in the dome complex and hopes that there would be consideration given for volleyball space as the program has grown substantially. Mr. Christopher Stowe,426 Pine Street, stated that he did work in the Eden Prairie dome and when he lived in Vadnais Heights, his daughter participated in Dome Ball (indoor softball); he is for this project. But he voiced concerns about the possiblitiy of the dome collapse and the financial responsibility that would be on the city much as it was in Vadnais Heights. He also asked if the process is being followed as this was not brought to Planning and Zoning. Ms. Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, asked of the zoning for the proposed area. Director Grochala closed out by speaking to the Comprehensive Plan and the long-term vision for the property.