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2 <br /> City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> January 8, 2002 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 1 so high for private use, citing a$50.00 per hour fee. He continued that he had requested use for <br /> 2 a church basketball team, and was told that the fee could only be lowered to $30.00. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Light asked if the Sports Boosters were required to pay a certain fee when they use the gym. <br /> 5 Mornson stated that they do not have to pay anything for use of the gym. He stated that they <br /> 6 contributed to the storage room of the gym, as well as the planning of the actual building. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 Mornson continued that the City has an agreement with both the Sports Boosters and the School <br /> 9 District that community services and the Sports Boosters get first priority based on the fact that <br /> 10 they both provide youth services to the community. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 Light asked if the church basketball team would be able to use the gym free of charge,provided <br /> 13 they use their own balls and have adult supervision. He continued that playing basketball is <br /> 14 good activity for them and keeps them busy. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Light asked if the Council knew what was happening with the proposed teen-program <br /> 17 development, stating that he has heard promises, but seen nothing. He added that it is <br /> 18 challenging to find things to do in the community, and that venturing out to neighboring cities <br /> 19 constitutes getting a ride, or having a license and access to a car. <br /> 20 . <br /> 21 Councilmember Sparks asked if Light was aware of the community prevention coalition, and <br /> 22 highlighted the Safe and Affordable Activities for Youth Committee led by Sharon Walker. She <br /> 23 continued that they have tried to focus on a number of activities, and that,while no progress has <br /> 24 been made, the Teen Center has been mentioned. She concluded that she felt his request was <br /> 25 valid for free use of the Community Center. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Mornson stated that gym fees, and allowing church groups free access, was discussed a while <br /> 28 ago, and that it was determined back then that they should have some sort of fee because of all of <br /> 29 the churches in the area and the potential for them to monopolize the gym. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Councilmember Sparks stated that she would like to look at youth activities and how they charge <br /> 32 for them. Mayor Hodson agreed with Councilmember Sparks and stated that he frequently hears <br /> 33 complaints of the lack of activities for youths within the City of St. Anthony. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Mayor Hodson encouraged Light to continue with his participation in the Safe and Affordable <br /> 36 Activities for Youth Committee. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he has wanted to address this issue prior to this evening. He <br /> 39 added that they should to discuss hiring someone as a monitor for the gym at the City Council <br /> 40 annual goal-setting meeting. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 The Council thanked Light for his presence and input. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Jerry Faust was sworn in by City Clerk Connie Kroeplin, at 7:16 p.m. <br /> 45 <br />