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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2006 APPROVED . 140 A. Consideration of Resolution No. 06-28, approving City participation in the Super Rink 141 Expansion Project 142 143 Councilmember Carlson advised that she has two grandchildren that participate in the Hockey 144 Association. She stated that she was concerned about a conflict of interest, and therefore asked for a 145 legal opinion. She read the option for the City Attorney, indicating there was no conflict. 146 147 Public Service Director DeGardner summarized the Staff report, indicating that Staff is 148 recommending approval. 149 150 Councilmember Carlson asked if the $680,000 the Centennial Youth Hockey Association is putting 151 up is funds on hand or future receipts. She was informed the funds would be obtained by various 152 sources, including a note and fundraising from charitable gambling. 153 154 Councilmember Carlson indicated that Mary Capra, the Mayor of Centerville, spoke with Anoka 155 County and was told that the cities are being told to back the bonds for the difference between 860 156 and 1340 hours. 157 158 Mr. Ericsson explained that the 1340 hours are the core hours of peak time, noting that Lino Lakes 159 will be in a more favorable position than the original core cities. 160 161 Mayor Bergeson suggested that they need to be careful using the term 'back the bonds', since they are 162 not funding or backing them in terms of default; they are simply committing to some ice time. 163 Councilmember O'Donnell added that it was not a surprise, as it was presented at the work session. 164 165 Councilmember Carlson stated she was just suggesting that Centerville is seeking more information 166 from what it says in the resolution. 167 168 City Administrator Heitke added that there would also be an agreement brought back and reviewed by 169 the City Attorney as to the hours that Lino Lakes would be responsible for backing, on which the 170 Council will take action February 27th 171 172 Mr. Ericsson explained the difference from what the original cities were asked to do, and how the 173 current cities are being asked to participate. He stated that Centerville approved a general resolution, 174 and will approve the full agreement at their next meeting. He added that Circle Pines will hear the 175 item at their meeting tomorrow night, however the City Administrator believes it will pass. 176 177 Councilmember Reinert asked about the 216 free passes, and at least one evening of free skating. He 178 stated he was hoping for more. 179 180 Councilmember Stoltz moved to adopt Resolution No. 06 -approving City Participation in the Super 181 Rink Expansion Project. Councilmember Reinert seconded the motion. 182 jek183 Councilmember Carlson stated that she thinks it is overall a good project, but she is hearing two 184 different things as far as the number of hours. She commented on the projection that Centerville ran 4