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City Council Minutes Page 10 April 17, 2017 ----------------------------- Mr. Portner explained the plans are just in concept at this point and details will be worked out later. He noted the city has stricter requirements regarding bidding and in-kind services can be difficult to work in to the public bidding process. He noted an option is for the Chamber to make the improvements and request funding from the city. Councilmember Ovall stated this property is the gateway to the city and he would like additional information before proceeding including information on setbacks and the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Olsen stated he believes location is important and this is a good investment. Council consensus was to pursue moving forward with the proposed improvements as presented and for the city and the Chamber to work on funding options. 9.4 Recreation Facilities Plans and Cost Estimates Mr. Portner presented the staff report. He stated the discussion this evening is for the Council to decide on how they wish to proceed and funding will be discussed at a later date. Adam Barnett, JLG Architects reviewed facility concerns, improvement options, and community needs for Lions Park Center and the Senior Activity Center. Tom Betti, 292 Design Group reviewed options for the Ice Arena redesign. Discussion took place regarding renovating the current Senior Activity Center, moving senior services to Lions Park Center, or relocating senior services to the YMCA. The Council discussed potential costs with each option. Councilmember Wagner stated she favors relocating senior services to the YMCA. She explained the YMCA is looking for ways to expand on daytime programming and she believes the seniors will fill that gap. She added it has been made clear to the YMCA the city would be expecting the same or improved programming. Mayor Dietz indicated he believes the YMCA may be the most cost effective location as the city’s annual operating costs may be reduced. Councilmember Ovall explained he is not completely sold on a partnership with the YMCA; however, he would be in favor of seeing the current Senior Activity Center put back on the tax roll. He also noted he would like to see an investment in Lions Park. The consensus of the Council was they favored entering into a partnership to relocate senior services at the YMCA. Mr. Portner indicated staff will move forward with discussions with the YMCA; however, the project will depend on funding. Councilmember Olsen concurred.