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SCVACFC Site Selection Task Force August 18, 2006 Page 2 • Baseline Acquisition Costs • Additional Infrastructure Costs • Size of Site and Expansion Potential • Development Timing • Proximity to Bus Transit Routes and Walking/Biking Trails • Current Traffic Counts (Flows) and Projected Traffic Flows • Possible Environmental Issues • Political Climate Base Site Criteria -Group Meeting Although each major stakeholder group has a slightly different set of criteria associated with their selection of a site, the following criteria appear generally agreed on by the group and a shared acknowledgement of their importance. On May 12, 2006, Maxfield Research Inc. met with representatives of the participant communities along with representatives of the key user prospects of the facility. The intention was to frame the discussion relevant to the preferences of the key users and review previous discussions that had already occurred regarding stakeholder needs. • A location that will be somewhat central to current population and projected growth in the St Croix Valley Area; • A location that is within the School District boundaries; • A location that is relatively convenient to access for potential users; • A location that would potentially meet the needs and criteria of most, if not all, of the stakeholders. Specific needs and criteria were mentioned by the YMCA and by the School District. The YMCA indicated a preference for a location that would have convenient access from major thoroughfares and a drive -time of no more than 10 minutes by car. In general, the concerns of the YMCA reflect the need to generate a sufficient number of dues paying members to justify operations costs and development costs of the facility. A concern was expressed by the group that employees of major employers in the area should be able to conveniently access the Site and that the facility may offer wellness programs. At subsequent discussions, this concern remained present, but has now been relegated to lower concern because many employees currently live in the area and would access the facility as a resident, not just an employee. MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC.