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City Council Minutes April 3, 2000 Page 3 Charlie Blesener, Administrator of Community Education, was present. Charlie distributed information on the size and types of space he would propose for a joint facility between the School District and the City. Discussion took place with Charlie Blesener regarding the needs of the school district and Community Education. The Council talked about whether these needs would be compatible with city needs in a joint facility. Charlie discussed grant money that is available for joint facilities. Several ideas were discussed by the Council, including the need for large room meeting space. The school pool issue was also discussed. Councilmember Motin distributed a community center concept drawing. It was indicated that the community may not be ready for a community center at this time, and that it would be best if this project were community driven. The Council indicated that it was preferable not to conduct a referendum and that it was important not to compete with the school district for a referendum. It was also noted that the city hall site may not be the best location for a joint facility or a large, multi-purpose Community Center. The Council requested staff to research the availability of cooperation grants. The Council also requested staff to compile information on the cash flow of various components in a community center and the annual payments for lease/purchase proposals. Minnesota Sports Federation The City Administrator indicated that MSF is still planning on doing a building project on the site, but he has not received an update at this time. Public Works Buildin.q Request The City Administrator informed the Council that Phil Hals and his staff are evaluating constructing a cold storage building at the street department. Public Improvement Proiects - (cont.) Fundin.q Sources for Business Center Drive The City Administrator updated the Council on the funding sources for the Business Center Drive/Waco and Highway 10 Project. He informed the Council that the street and storm sewer portion of the project north of Highway 10 does not cash flow and is short about $300,000. This is more than expected because the road is old Highway 10 with a concrete base, but it was noted that all city street reconstruction projects require some city participation. East Elk River The City Administrator updated the Council on funding issues associated with the East Elk River project. He outlines the MSA and SWM committments to the project and informed the Council of the city's requirement to match funds for the project.