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willingness to pay $150.00 per year for a family membership. Any <br />marketing effort for memberships must stress comparable fees. If <br />built, the Community Canter will be assured of a very high user <br />rate. <br /> <br />Amid the demographic changes Elk River is undergoing, there <br />is a high degree of citizen contentment. But, needs are also <br />changing; already a consensus exists for a change in direction on <br />parks and recreational offerings. And, a City which has served <br />its residents wall in the past may find itself hard pressed to <br />meet future needs. There is a clear need for more meeting spaces <br />in Elk River. Expanded parks and recreational opportunities will <br />also gain more support: it is only a question of time until a <br />majority coalition exists for further action, even if property <br />taxes increass. During this period of time, then, it will be <br />critical to establish co~rses of actions and priorities that not <br />only satisfy current needs but anticipate future wants. While <br />this may be challenging, it also provides an opportun£ty for <br />innovation and creativity. Based upon the past, the citizenry <br />clearly feels that the ~ <br /> C,~y is well-equipped to meet the future. <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br /> <br />