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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 22, 1998 much happens. Mr. Goyer noted that the "me generation" expects to have what they want immediately. Kim summarized stating that if the City wishes to go forward with the Y, funding will have to be available within the next 18 to 24 months. Without significant funding from the City, the interest in a partnership will not continue. Mr. Goyer said that the Y will be more certain of the funding within the next 30 days. John expressed concern because the Y fee structure makes it a bit of an exclusive club and some people would not be able to use the facility. Mr. Goyer noted that there are programs available and some sliding fees are also available to these people. Caroline said she had mixed feelings about the Y. She noted that a new Y was just constructed in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Goyer explained that the Y received a very large gift for construction of the facility. Kim noted that this matter is not "under the gun" now. She felt it was important to let the Y know that the Council supports the Y and the citizens support the Y and the City is looking at additional bonding in 1999. The City will ask for consideration for investment, such as the inclusion of a senior facility. III Chris said he wanted to see the Y in the Town Center. He asked for a commitment for a senior center. Mary Alice said that the senior center could be phased in. • Kim asked how the Y would impact the current park programs. Rick said that the building will offer a place for more programs. The City cannot maintain a community center and the Y would offer a place to do something cooperatively or in partnership for more programming. Mr. Goyer said he felt this project would be very exciting. The partnership between the St. Paul Y and the Minneapolis Y would be breaking new ground. DISCUSSION OF MUSA FOR MOLIN CONCRETE, MARY KAY WYLAND Mary Kay explained that Molin Concrete has petitioned for sewer service for their facility. This property is not in the MUSA and cannot be connected until MUSA is made available to them. Chris said he could support MUSA for this property. DISCUSSION OF MUSA FOR THE DOUGLAS PROPERTY ON LILAC STREET, MARY KAY WYLAND Mary Kay explained that the septic system at the Douglas home has failed. Since sanitary sewer service is available, the Douglas' have petitioned for connection to the system. The Douglas property is not in the MUSA. Council approval is necessary to include the PAGE 3