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<br /> <br />proper, as well as expanding out to other neighboring communities (i.e. Becker, Big Lake, Anoka, Maple Grove, <br />etc.). The market analysis will included a demographic study looking at regional populations, age ranges, incomes, <br />and other trends. The market analysis will also look at the competitive markets for other similar community <br />facilities, programming and services offered, and revenue comparisons. <br /> <br />Upcoming Tasks:Upcoming Tasks:Upcoming Tasks:Upcoming Tasks: <br /> <br /> Conduct Community-wide Open Forum Information Gathering Meeting: <br />The next step in gathering input from the community on programmatic and spatial needs involves <br />conducting on open forum community meeting. This meeting is currently schedule to take place on Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, <br />February 18February 18February 18February 18thththth, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and will be held at City Hall, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and will be held at City Hall, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and will be held at City Hall, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and will be held at City Hall. This meeting will allow members of the <br />community to come and voice an opinion on what they feel the community needs in regards to a community <br />facility. <br /> <br />Finalize Program and Spatial Needs <br /> <br />Develop Conceptual Solutions to the Needs and Defic iencies <br /> <br />Analyze Potential Project Costs and Options: <br /> This task will involve identify potential project costs, not only up-front costs but will take into account and <br />analyzing existing building operation costs and deferred maintenance issues. This process will also analyze <br />potential revenues and operational costs of conceptual solutions. Finally this step will also identify potential funding <br />options for a new project including fund-raising and potential partnership opportunities. <br /> <br />This would be the conclusion of Phase IThis would be the conclusion of Phase IThis would be the conclusion of Phase IThis would be the conclusion of Phase I <br /> <br /> <br />The following represents a brief summary of a portion of the findings and information gathered by the project team thus <br />far. <br /> <br />Existing Building Inventory and Analysis:Existing Building Inventory and Analysis:Existing Building Inventory and Analysis:Existing Building Inventory and Analysis: <br /> <br /> Elk River Arena: <br /> The Elk River Arena (and Barn) were found to be very aged buildings that have undergone a number of <br />modifications and “band-aids” to keep them functional to a bare minimum. The buildings themselves are having <br />multiple issues with envelope performance which is evident by water damage, visible cracks and deficiencies, and <br />signs of inadequate repairs or needed repairs. The buildings are largely plagued by their outdated and <br />underperforming systems, from ice refrigeration to lack of ventilation, to poorly rigged plumbing and ice melting. <br />Perhaps the greatest issue facing these buildings is the lack of organizational quality in the spaces and the quality <br />of spaces and their amenities (for instance, locker rooms, lobby, lack of showers, concessions layout, etc.). Lastly <br />these buildings also have code and egress violations (mainly the Barn). <br /> <br />Activity Center: <br /> The activity center is a good example of re-purposing a building to keep it functional. The interior space <br />is open and flexible with lots of daylight and nice views to the exterior, and spaces are fairly well utilized. <br />Although the building looks nice from the exterior it does have a number of envelope issues. Wood siding and <br />soffits is starting to rot and decay, with some areas having large holes into the wall cavity (could be bird damage).