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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> July 27,2016 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Burandt stated the community wasn't given the chance to step up <br /> and offer to volunteer at the course in order to keep it running. She suggested giving <br /> them a chance to see how much time they want to commit. <br /> Mayor Dietz noted labor is the biggest expense to the budget and the city can't <br /> collect enough revenue to cover expenses with only kids/seniors using the course. <br /> He further noted when the course was discussed at past meetings;no one in the <br /> audience came forward with wanting to start a volunteer group. He further noted <br /> a strong leader is needed to run a volunteer group. <br /> Mr. Portner suggested the Council continue to move forward with the RFP process <br /> to gauge the interest. He stated volunteers would be difficult to utilize for the <br /> significant expenses in the budget, such as large equipment/ technical expertise. He <br /> also stated if the Council decides to reject bids, they could re-evaluate course <br /> operation and allow an option for people to buy in to the course,like a membership. <br /> Councilmember Olsen concurred with the mayor. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated she had some marketing language changes to the <br /> RFP to promote the property in a better light. <br /> Councilmember Olsen expressed concerns with not being honest about the <br /> properties disclosures if the language is changed too much. <br /> Council directed staff to work with Councilmember Wagner on aesthetic language <br /> for the RFP. Council consensus was to advertise the RFP for 30 days. <br /> Councilmember Burandt stated she would like the options spelled out more clearly. <br /> S. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 6:56 p.m. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> UREJ <br />