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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 10.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session December 4, 2017 Cal Portner, City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by Lions Park Center Use Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Justin Femrite, P.E., City Engineer Reviewed by Peter Beck, City Attorney Action Requested Receive information from the Elk River Lions Club. Background/Discussion Following the failed referendum in November of 2016 for a multipurpose community center, the council directed staff to begin preparations for the smaller,limited scope project to improve the ice arena and modify Lions Park Center. Lions Park Center is currently in need of a number of structural and mechanical improvements. The city-owned parcel currently containing the ice arena is large enough for the ice arena improvements however to better suit the high school,it is necessary to swap property lines with the school district,which would then encroach on the varsity softball field. The proposed limited-scope project removes the high-bay community space and picnic shelter portion of the Lions Park Center and remodels the office space and restrooms for modern park facilities,locker rooms, concessions, and storage. The proposal also includes the construction of two fast-pitch softball fields and a large picnic shelter on Lion John Weicht Park. The softball fields would serve the high school and community softball needs. During the Community Center Task Force process, the Lions Club was interviewed by JLG Architects to discuss their needs. The current Ice Arena Design Team has utilized their input and has welcomed Lions Club representatives to attend the weekly meetings. Lion Harold Gramstad has attended two meetings to date. On behalf of the Lions,Lion Willy Weicht has expressed two concerns thus far. 1) In 1995, the City Council,while discussing a plan to add soccer fields to the park,indicated at that time they would maintain the park in alignment with Lions Club goals. Lion Weicht has stated the current council is breaking the promise of the 1995 City Council action. 2) Concerns the city won't maintain space available in the updated ice arena for Lions Club use. The Lions Club membership in attendance at their November 7, 2017,business meeting were informed by city staff that the Ice Arena Design Team was including space needs for the club and that the city would seek to accommodate the club's activities during the transition period. The Elk River Vision A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1