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MINUTES MARCH 30, 1998 Randy suggested that since the Y has not been finalized, Brian and Mary Alice could be given $1,000,000 plus land and challenged to complete the deal. Andy also suggested that the Y give Lino Lakes residents free memberships Kim felt that the Lino Lakes citizens need to know that Lino Lakes will be paying for some of the Y development. She noted that the school districts will be using the facility and should be asked to help with the funding. Brian noted that Centennial Schools are interested in the project and Fairview will have a partnership in the facility. John asked if there could be a discussion with the Y about what the City would get for the $1,500,000. Council asked Brian and Mary Alice to go back to the Y and ask what they could do with $1,000,000 instead of $1,500,000. Brian said that this could be done. Don Dunn from the audience thanked Brian for securing a $220,000 Livable Communities Demonstration grant. He felt that it was premature to go to the citizens either by survey or referendum. He felt that this was an investment in the city profile that should generate a revenue stream that has not been counted on. He suggested that the City move ahead with its best effort to secure land for the athletic complex and without going back to the voters. Don suggested challenging Brian to look at all avenues first. Kim explained that this is not the first time this issue as come to the Council. Staff has done a complete analysis and the Parks Department has also done a lot of work on this. She suggested that maybe the Council has looked at this enough and it is time to do something. Brian said he would go back to the Y and see if they are receptive to $1,000,000 rather than $1,500,000. Kim asked Mary Vaske, Jerry, Rick and Randy to get together and prepare options for the Council to consider. John asked that the options be outlined on paper showing each area to be considered and how it would be funded. He suggested that another discussion should be does the City want to deplete the Area and Unit Fund for the early childhood center. Mary Alice updated the City Council on the Y discussions this far. She noted that if Brian goes to the YMCA and says the City will provide the land and $1,000,000 instead of the $1,500,000. They may say OK. However, it will take two (2) years instead of one to gather the entire funding for the project. The $1,500,000 offer would make sure that the Y is built now. Kim said that the Council has to think about how important the Y is to the entire development of the Village. She asked for clarification from John McClellan on how much the School District would be willing to fund. The next work session was set for 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998. Kim asked that a SAC policy be prepared for Council action. John asked staff to prepare options for the PAGE 8