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City Councd *Enutes Page 6 March 22, 2004 Councilrnember Tveice also expressed concern about spending $50,000 at this tm~e. He suggested possibly expanding LPC at a later date once the needs o( the Recreation Department are better known. Councklmember Tve~te noted that he believes if the director had to choose ~vhere to be officed, that he/she would choose LPC. Councilmember Kuester indicated that she believes the director should be at LPC because this would allow the Parks and Recreation Department to feel more like an entire department and ~vork better together. She also indicated that she believes having the director located at LPC xxdll allow for proactive leadership, which she believes is effective in recreation. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO HAVE THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR OFFICE AT LIONS PARK CENTER. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Motin opposed. Director o£ Planning Michele McPherson presented the proposed Lions Park Center improvements. Councilmember Dietz questioned why the money is being spent for a large break room when there is so few employees at LPC. He questioned if they could use the large meedng room to eat lunch and take breaks. He also questioned how much the large room is scheduled over lunch and if a portion could be sectioned off for a break area. Ms. McPherson stated that staffwal bring back schedule info. Mr. I~aers noted that over half of the cost for the improvements at LPC is for repairs and for furniture, supplies, etc. Mr. I~aers questioned ~vhat the cost of taking out the oid restrooms and making a break room would be. Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals stated that he did not have exact figures but that portion of the project would of minimal cost. Mr. Hals also noted that money could be saved by purchasing used office furniture for the remodel. Councilmember Motin questioned what other sources of funding are available rather than using park dedicauon monies. NE:. IGIaers indicated that alternative sources of funding for the project could be the liquor store enterprise fund or the NSP reserves. Councilmember Tveite noted that he doesn't want to end up spending more money later by being conservative now. Ms. McPherson stated that staff ~vill obtain quotes on the individual components o£ the project and bring back the details so the Council has the opdon to decide which components of the project they would like to keep. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE TO ADD THE DISCUSSION ON THE LIONS PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE APRIL 5, 2004 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.10. Revie~v CouncLI Meedn§ ScheduIe City Adrmnistrator Pat KIaers provided the Council with an updated meedng schedule. [~aers noted ~hat the Council meetings wR1 be held at Citv Hall beginning with the