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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 25, 1995 Page 8 • 1 Fleming indicated it was difficult for her to hear people ask the "City" to fund these 2 programs because ultimately it was not the City but the taxpayers who would be paying 3 for the programs. 4 Ms. Peterson stated if the children did not have the gym to run around in, they may be 5 involved in other inappropriate activities and this would have a negative impact on the 6 whole community. She commented it was important for all people in the community to 7 contribute to facilities for the children. 8 Mr. Tony Weber, 3524 Chesford Road, indicated Mr. Taylor and Mr. Kozarek had put 9 forth great effort to get$50,000 for the gym. He indicated they had tried.to make things 10 as workable as possible. 11 Marks indicated the City Council was trying to maintain a community attitude in St. 12 Anthony. The strategy underlying the redevelopments has been to put in place housing to 13 allow a transaction between older and younger people. He indicated the Council is trying 14 to obtain the maximum programs with the funds available. 15 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the proposed Community Center with a 16 5,000 square foot gymnasium and two extended day care rooms pending final approval of 17 the School Board. 18 Motion carried unanimously. 19 The City Council complimented the School Board and the Sports Boosters on their effort 20 and cooperation with the City Council on this issue. 21 Morrison reiterated he needed the School Boardmembees decision as soon as possible to 22 proceed with plans and specifications. 23 24 C. Mayor. 25 Mayor Ranallo reported he and City Manager had met'with 1st Bank on Tuesday to 26 discuss Apache Plaza. Ranallo indicated 1 st Bank had turned the property at Apache 27 over to the St. Marie Corporation, which is a part of 1 st Bank and the Wellington 28 Corporation. They will be working jointly to try to redevelop Apache in the form of a 29 P.U.D. They still would like TIF assistance. They are aware of the situation with water 30 run-off and are willing to obtain a new permit and abide by the conditions set forth by the 31 Rice Creek Watershed District. The concept plan will be brought before the Planning 32 Commission and widely publicized so everyone can work together. They hope to start 33 construction in the fall. Ranallo indicated CUB and Knox are still very interested in the 34 location.