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a recommendation to the legislature as a part of the state's capital improvement program. <br />Projects such as this don't traditionally "rank" very highly as the criteria utilized by the <br />Department of Finance focuses directly on health and safety of state facilities. However, <br />this is an important step in the process to ensure consideration within the state's bonding <br />bill. <br /> <br />We have begun preparation of the materials necessary for submission. The application <br />materials are not particularly involved and, we believe, that we will submit a qualified <br />package, by this Friday. The necessary costs and budget documentation has been <br />prepared previously by the Minnesota Sports Federation. <br /> <br />After submission to the Department of Finance, they will issue their evaluation of the <br />request. Additionally, copies of the submissions will forwarded to area legislators and <br />the Governor's Office. This project is consistent with legislative funding of the <br />Minneapolis YMCA, the Rochester Volleyball Center, and expansion at the National <br />Sports Center. <br /> <br />FI, YNDINO IMPACT <br /> <br />The request for state assistance will be $2,000,000. The Minnesota Sports Federation's <br />capital campaign is progressing very well with almost 50% of the $1,257,000 now <br />committed to the project. .. <br /> <br />If we are successful in achieving direct state funding, the predominate impact would be <br />to reduce the level of funding required for bonding from the City of Elk River. The <br />Sports Federation is also seeking to add an air supported dome which would be a multi- <br />use facility for softball, touch football, basketball, volleyball, and exhibitions. This <br />addition would not be feasible unless we achieve state funding. <br /> <br />CITY REOUEST <br /> <br />Within the context of the state program, we would request the City Council's <br />endorsement of this application and submittal to the Minnesota Department of Finance. <br />We do not anticipate any liability or cost for this application from the City of Elk River, <br />other than the time and effort to review and follow-up on the materials. <br /> <br />The Minnesota Sports Federation has taken the initiative to utilize our company to <br />prepare the application materials. We would expect that final review and approval of the <br />documentation would be conducted by city staff and/or your designee. We would request <br />City Council action to authorize submittal of the application, subject to final review by <br />City staff. <br /> <br />aw <br /> <br /> <br />