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Joint City Council/Task Force Minutes <br />November 8, 1990 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />on site selection would be valuable to the City Council. The two sites <br />under consideration are the Nord site and the Houlton/Morrell site. <br />Additional analysis of each of the sites is included in the draft project <br />proposal. Zack further indicated that the Task Force is in no way making an <br />offer for either of these'properties, but feels these sites are possible <br />locations for the community center. <br /> <br />The project budget and schedule was reviewed showing the ultimate facility <br />costing $7.59 million for a middle of the road building. Zack stated that <br />in the phasing plan, three year increments were estimated with 4% inflation <br />included. Zack emphasized that these are building costs only (no soft costs <br />are included), and stated that the soft costs could be substantial. <br />Operating costs were briefly reviewed stating that at this time no estimates <br />for operating costs have been made; however, the Task Force is aware that <br />those can be substantial. The referendum issue was discussed including the <br />size and debt limit allowing the City to issue a maximum of $4.5 million. <br /> <br />Timing of the facility was discussed. Zack indicated that it would be at <br />least 2-1/2 years before construction would be complete if the project were <br />to start now. Mayor Tralle indicated that because of law changes in the <br />election procedures, the earliest a bond referendum could be held would be <br />in 1992. <br /> <br />Zack stated that after Council input the Task Force would like to refine the <br />proposal and present a final proposal to the Council after the first of the <br />year. This final proposal will include an action plan. <br /> <br />Kathy Heaney concluded by stating that the Task Force is presenting ideas <br />and goals for a master plan which will meet the future growth of the <br />community. She indicated that the Task Force needs input from the Council <br />and further stated that the community center is an integral part of meeting <br />the community's needs and is something that would be a source of pride for <br />the community. She stated that the Task Force tried to meet the needs of as <br />many people as possible. The Task Force realizes that a commitment from the <br />community is necessary in order for this project to succeed. <br /> <br />Mayor Tralle thanked the Task Force for providing an excellent long range <br />goal for the City. Further discussion took place on the recreation <br />components of the community center. There was also discussion on the tax <br />impact the community center would have. Members of the Task Force <br />emphasized that the presentation area could be used by many aspects of the <br />community and that it should not be thought of as a theater but that the <br />community should be educated to the many uses Of the auditorium area. <br /> <br />Additional discussion took place on financing the construction of the <br />community center including soliciting donations from private parties and <br />local bu. inesses. Pat Rasmusson indicated that the Greater Elk River <br />Foundation is interested in this project. There was discussion on whether <br />or not the facility would be open to nonresidents. The Task Force indicated <br />that most likely it would be; however, there would be much higher <br />nonmembership fees. <br /> <br /> <br />