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when the case is resolved. There has been no decision by the Council about whether the course will <br /> be permanently closed following the litigation. <br /> 15)What are the realistic conditions the city would consider before re-opening the golf <br /> course? <br /> The City Council has not discussed Pinewood operations beyond this year and is not in a position to <br /> do so until the lawsuit is over. <br /> 16)Has any thought been given to other alternatives available to make the park more <br /> financially attractive (better local advertising, community events like Easter Egg <br /> hunts, Halloween activities, etc,) <br /> The Golf Course Superintendent,Parks and Recreation, and marketing staff have carefully <br /> considered and employed numerous revenue enhancement strategies including programming, <br /> targeted marketing,and course/clubhouse enhancements. <br /> 17)How soon would the clubhouse and irrigation system need to be replaced? Is there <br /> an alternative to a 2 million dollar clubhouse? <br /> The irrigation system,clubhouse,maintenance building and equipment condition was identified in <br /> the 2006 appraisal as a concern before the purchase. Damage and repairs to the irrigation system <br /> increase the annual operation costs. The$2 million capital plan estimate is only an estimate,which <br /> included early projected costs for irrigation,maintenance facility replacement,practice area addition, <br /> and clubhouse replacement with added features that would increase revenue potential. <br /> 18)Realistically, city parks and activities are not profitable; they are an intrinsic reward. <br /> Has city council, behind closed doors or in secret, decided to close other parks and <br /> amenities (i.e. take Orono, hockey arena expenses, library expenses, softball, <br /> baseball, senior citizen center, etc.)" If so, why not? <br /> Reference answer#2, the City Council may only dose a meeting for specific purpose,which does <br /> not include closing parks or facilities. Lake Orono is a public waterway. The Ice Arena earns <br /> revenue through fees to pay annual operational expenses and capital equipment replacement costs. <br /> The Library is managed by the Great River Regional Library System,not the city.The Activity <br /> Center,athletic complexes,trail system, and Lions Park Center are all scheduled for equipment, <br /> facility or other repairs/upgrades. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently master <br /> planning their priorities, future needs. <br /> 19)Does the current council have any obligation to support a previous council? <br /> If a council was required by law to support a previous council,we would never be able to amend <br /> local ordinances to reflect changes in the community. In this Contract for Deed situation,the law <br /> provides that if a future council determines it is in the best interest of the city to seek an amendment <br /> to the contract amount or allow the property to go back to the seller,it has the right under the law, <br /> and obligation as good stewards of tax dollars,to consider that option. <br /> 176706v2 <br />