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City Council Minutes Page 11 <br /> October 2,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated the city has a responsibility to provide programming <br /> to current adults, families, and youth but to also be attractive to draw in families and <br /> those interested in the community. She stated when she took a role in becoming part <br /> of the group to vet out the community center,it was important that she consider the <br /> long-term needs and vision of the community. She stated she has faith in the city <br /> administrator and his staff that the best funding solutions and mechanisms will be <br /> sought, especially with naming rights, to assist in financing this project and supports <br /> hiring 292 Design Group to complete the plan and more the project forward. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he isn't opposed to the arena and will be there to help <br /> out in any way he can to provide more funding options. <br /> Mayor Dietz agreed and again expressed his concerns about the taxpayer. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Olsen to adopt the Agreement for Professional Services to hire 292 Design <br /> Group to complete the architectural services for the Ice Arena and Lion John <br /> Weicht Park Facilities. <br /> Motion carried 3-2 with Councilmember Ovall and Mayor Dietz opposing. <br /> The council recommended Councilmember Matt Westgaard as council representative <br /> to the construction committee. <br /> 9. Council Liaison Updates <br /> Council provided updated on the activities of the various boards and commissions. <br /> The council adjourned the regular meeting and went into work session at 9:00 p.m.in <br /> Council Chambers. <br /> 10.1 Energy City Commission Appointment <br /> The council interviewed Paula Bernard for the Energy City Commission opening. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Councilmember Wagner <br /> to appoint Paula Bernard to serve as a residential customer representative on <br /> the Energy City Commission for a 3-year term expiring February 28, 2019. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 11. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 9:02 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green. <br /> UREJ <br />