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Mounds View City Council July 25, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br />• for this project. He stated that Staff is recommending that a public hearing be held to allow <br />interested parties an opportunity to speak on this project. <br />Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. <br />William Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, asked if Public Works Director Lee stated that there <br />would be air conditioning in this unit. He stated that he is appalled that they would put air <br />conditioning into these buildings .adding that it is amazing that the Council would even consider <br />this. <br />John Kroeger, 8280 Pleasant View Drive, Chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br />Commission, stated that it was the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br />Commission to include air conditioning in this building due to the number of activities that are <br />held in this building on a regular basis. <br />Mr. Werner asked what people would be doing in this building that they would need air <br />conditioning. He stated that if they want to do something that requires air conditioning they <br />should go to the Community Center. <br />David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, expressed his agreement stating that he can't believe that <br />the City would put air conditioning in a playground building. He stated that his children grew up <br />participating in recreation programs and none of the buildings had air conditioning then and they <br />• .all survived the heat. He stated that with all of the other things this City has to take care of they <br />should take into consideration the finances and be more frugal with City funds. <br />Cindy Palm, 2266 Terrace Drive, stated that she is a member of the Parks, Recreation and <br />Forestry Commission noting that her son is currently participating in the summer playground <br />program and explained that they are looking at this structure as a community building where <br />family reunions, Lions meetings and Scout activities could take place during the evening and on <br />the weekends. She stated that they want these groups to be able to utilize and enjoy this facility <br />in an air-conditioned capacity, as well as enjoying the playground and other facilities this park <br />has to offer. She stated that this opens up the resources in the City, it is not just about the <br />playground it is also about the community. <br />Marta McIntire, YMCA, explained that the Groveland park building is probably the worst park <br />building, as far as its condition is concerned and reviewed with Council. She further explained <br />that one of the factors they considered for the air conditioning is the ability to rent the facility for <br />various events. She stated that they have already received several reservation requests for family <br />reunions due to the .air conditioning of the facility. She stated that this is a factor when someone <br />is considering the building for an event. She noted that the air conditioning is a nice feature to <br />include, as it would help increase revenue through the additional events held at this park <br />building. <br />Dale Aukee, 2458 Sherwood Road, stated that he is also a member of the Parks Recreation and <br />Forestry Commission. He stated that he is not sure if the air conditioning is the main issue that <br />