HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/1990 Council MinutesCOUNCIL WORK SESSION
JUNE 11, 1990
Mayor Bisel called a work session of the Lino Lakes City
Council to order at 6:00 P.M., June 11, 1990. Council
Members present: Neal, Bohjanen. Council Member Kuether
arrived at 6:25 P.M. City Planner, John Miller; Engineer's,
Darrell Schneider and Dan Boxrud; Administrator, Randy
Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also
present.
INSIDE SPORTS PRESENTATION
Mr. Donald Monson appeared before the Council to represent
Inside Sports and introduced several other persons involved
with this proposed development including Fred Dresser,
Patrick Cullen, Dennis McEvoy, Hugh Heineke, Robert Baumeier
and Jerald Freeman.
Mr. Dresser outlined the mission of the project, the design
and the benefits to the City. He also gave a brief outline
regarding how he expected the project to be financed and how
he expected that it would be self - supporting. Mr. Dresser
gave each Council Member a booklet which introduces Inside
Sports, Inc.
Mr. Dresser explained that the reason Inside Sports, Inc. has
decided to locate in Lino Lakes is that this area is a part
of a very large softball area. He also noted that the
community is growing and persons associated with this
development have looked for an area that has good schools,
quality homes and parks.
Mr. Dresser outlined the design of the facility. He
explained that Minnesota Sports Federation will operate ths
facility and will be locating its headquarters the same area.
Mr. Dresser explained that Inside Sports, Inc. will be able
to meet its financial obligations. A market study has been
completed to support this statement.
Mr. Dresser said that Inside Sports, Inc. is proposing a
partnership between Inside Sports, Inc. and the City of Lino
Lakes. The City would purchase the land at a cost of
$740,000.00 and through the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) lease the land to Inside Sports, Inc. Inside Sports,
Inc. would construct the facility and it would be operated by
Minnesota Sports Federation. The City would have usage of
the facility for community events. It is believed that the
economic impact on the City would be immense in terms of
attracting new businesses, national recognition and community
service. Mr. Dresser asked that the Council act quickly on
the matter so that construction can begin in September and
games can begin in February, 1991.
Council Member Bohjanen asked how this facility will fit into
the Olympic facilities in the City of Blaine. Mr. Dresser
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said it would compliment that facility. The Blaine facility
is geared toward individual Olympic hopefuls. Inside Sports
is geared toward amateur team sports such as softball and
soccer.
Council Member Neal asked about the seating capacity of the
facility. Mr. Dresser said it would seat 200 spectators. He
noted that usually softball is not a spectator sport. He
noted additional seating could be added. Council Member Neal
asked if a concert could be scheduled. Mr. Dresser said yes.
There was discussion regarding the construction of the dome.
Mr. Dresser noted that it could be constructed in two
different ways. One way would be permanent and the second
would be a "pull down" structure. He recommended that the
permanent structure be constructed. The temporary structure
is more costly.
There was further discussion regarding filling the structure
with activity. Mr. Dresser felt that this would not be a
problem. Mayor Bisel expressed concern that Inside Sports
would build this structure and then build another in a nearby
community. This would draw activity away from this facility.
Mr. Dresser said there are no plans to construct another
facility at this time. However, plans to build in Burnsville
have been considered. Mr. Dresser noted that the facility in
Lino Lakes would be the flagship or show off facility.
Mayor Bisel asked that Inside Sports, Inc. enhance the
information presented today and thanked him for his
presentation.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved a a
regular Council meeting held on July 9, 1990.
Marily
Clerk- Treasurer
G. 'Anderson,
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Harold L. Bisel,
Mayor