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Page 11 UNAPPROVED November 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council Gunn asked the YMCA staff why they were interested in doing something of this nature when they had no prior experience. Scott Goyer told the Council the Y's vision is to work with communities. This is an opportunity to fulfill their vision. He gave a list of YMCA facilities located throughout the country that do operate parks and recreation departments for their surrounding cities. Ms. Starr asked: "Do you see any money coming out of the Mounds View operation that would go back into the inner city YMCA's?" She strongly urged that language be included in the contract that would keep surplus funds, from the operations of the Community Center by the YMCA, in the City of Mounds View. Mr. Goyer stated it was the YMCA's intent to recoup the money that it takes to provide the services. Surplus funds would be put back into the system to improve the programs that are being offered, he said. Ms. Reimersma asked the Council to keep in mind that the YMCA's fund raising efforts could possibly bring money into this city from other cities. Acting-Mayor Koopmeiners called for a five-minute break- 9:45 Acting-Mayor Koopmeiners called the meeting back to order at 9:50 C. Consider Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Finalize and Execute the Agreement with Innovative Images for Banquet Center Management. Kessel gave his report as follows: The City Attorney has not reviewed the final draft so any agreement would be subject to his review. The contract is proposed to be a five-year contract starting January 1, 1999 continuing through 2003, with options for renewal periods. Compensation would be based on how much rental and other fees are generated at the banquet center. A list of compensation percentages versus gross revenues was reviewed. Images will be responsible for the management, marketing, reservations and events at the facility. Kessel said that several other cities had been contacted to determine if the program being offered by Images was to the City's best interest. The City will have the option of reserving time for its needs taking into consideration the busy times of the year where Images would be generating most of its business.