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City Council Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 9 Mayor Dietz explained his feelings that this was a really difficult issue for him and knows something needs to be done but was very concerned about the effect on taxpayers. He discussed a 1% sales tax option and asked for other ways of generating funds to help pay for this project besides the taxpayers. Councilmember Wagner stated the Council learned a lot with the process of a referendum last year, wondered if they should have waited a year to market, and engage the community. She wouldn't be opposed to vetting out another referendum and doesn't like the idea of a sales tax unless the project would be broader scope including trails and a senior center. Mayor Dietz remarked that the $23-25 million cost doesn't include the seniors and he's struggling as including improvements for seniors would make the number even larger. He is really struggling with making the taxpayers pay even though they didn't vote in favor of this. Councilmember Westgaard stated the Council did have those conversations and was very clear up front that the Council would still need to spend nearly $20 million to fix things going forward. Councilmember Westgaard discussed his concerns with allowing another year to put together a referendum and feels the council is at a crossroads of what are we going to do. The Arena Commission since 2007 has been talking about the facility needing replacement. Some of those are coming past to their end life. What are we going to do? How long are we going to kick this can down the road. Stated some of the projects that were listed were paid for out of big reserves that could be funded. Councilmember Wagner asked if Councilmember Westgaard was comfortable with the proposal before them. Councilmember Westgaard stated a 5% architectural fee is probably on the low end in his experience. Councilmember Wagner wished the senior center upgrades and trail upgrades were included but it is difficult to wait until a plan is perfect. Councilmember Westgaard didn't feel a formal, detailed financing plan for this project was necessary before moving forward with acquiring design services but he would like to have some funding mechanisms and grant options outlined. He also requested user agreements with entities such as the school district and other tier I groups especially since some of the amenities included in this plan are specific to them. Mayor Dietz felt costs for including the senior center could range from $1 -3 million. He too asked about funding mechanism such as other sources of funding, naming rights, large corporations or individuals to have the arena named after them but he wasn't sure what kind of money that would bring. Mayor Dietz stated for him it was a quality of life issue for him and wondered what other cities have done. 101 EA E1 IY NATURE