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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 7, 1996 this is beyond their control. The $65,000 does include more than two meetings, but it doesn't include a protracted timeline. M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to authorize TKDA to proceed with the professional services described in the letter and quotations from TKDA, dated March 27, 1996. (Motion passed 5-0.) E. Plans and Specifications for Section 33 Sewer Larry Bohrer reported the plans and specifications for this project are substantially complete and ready for Council review. Upon Council approval, Bohrer will send a copy to United Properties. Bohrer -- recommended that the Council authorize the advertisement for bids and set the receipt of bids for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 1996. The bids will be reviewed at the June 4, 1996 Council meeting. The portion of Lake Elmo's forcemain that passes through Oakdale and the shared gravity sewer were bid as part of Oakdale's project to serve the area south of 4th Street. Oakdale is scheduled to award their contract on May 28, 1996. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin - to adopt Resolution No. 96-8, approving the plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Project in the SE 1/4 of Section 33 and to authorize the advertisement for bids with the bid opening set for May 31, 1996 at 10:00 a.m.: (Motion passed 5-0). 7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE A. Parks Commission recommendation on St. Croix Sports Facility cost participation At their April 15 meeting, the Parks Commission voted to pledge $6,000 from the Parks budget, each year for the next 10 years for the proposed Sports Complex and encouraged the City Council to dedicate the remaining amount ($5,660 per year) to equal $11,660 per year for 10 years, based on the Council's commitment to the Parks Commissions general fund allowance of $5,000 per year. It was emphasized that it was not a commitment, but a budget allocation subject to change. According to Finance Director Marilyn Banister, this project could raise the City's tax rate by 0.4 percent. Three Lake Elmo residents spoke in favor of the City committing funds. Bob Schoenrock, 6250 Jamaca Blvd. N., felt that Lake Elmo should support the project because local youth participate in recreational activities outside of Lake Elmo since the City does not have its own facilities. Ryan Martin, 32nd St. N., 14, is a hockey player and explained that the complex is necessary due to the crunch of available ice time and would provide a space for other sports like figure skating, soccer and track. Susan Dunn suggested that the City put an item in the newsletter requesting donations. Several Council members said they would personally like to see the complex built, but questioned the responsibility of government to fund a project beyond basic services. The Council felt it is a significant commitment based on little citizen input and felt more comfortable holding a referendum in November on whether the City should finance the multi -purpose sports complex. Residents living in school districts 622 and 832 would also vote and be affected by any change in the tax rate. Mike Polehna said waiting until November to hear about Lake Elmo's commitment won't kill the project, but said he was frustrated since the group is only soliciting 10 percent of the funds from communities. The majority of the funding will come from sports associations, businesses, and foundations. M/S/P Conlin/Hunt - to place a referendum question on November 5, 1996 ballot on whether the Lake Elmo residents should fund ($11,660 per year for 10 years) for the multi -purpose sports complex. (Motion passed 5-0).