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City Council Minutes Page 12 <br /> December 4,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Westgaard noted this has been discussed for two years and there is <br /> not anything new. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated no disrespect was meant. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated the city could take a step back and talk to the <br /> Lions about the city's needs. He stated the city would like to swap assets to allow the <br /> arena construction. He stated their intent is to always be collaborative and <br /> communicate with groups. <br /> Mr. Portner stated the city needs to make some decisions. He stated the city must <br /> look at the big picture because it has other buildings with improvement needs. He <br /> further discussed the cost benefit of combining facilities. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated both groups need to come to a solution. He stated <br /> legacy aside let's step back and evaluate if this can be an opportunity for the Lions' <br /> mission. He stated he would like to see a partnership continue on this project. <br /> The Lions questioned what this would entail and wanted time to pick representatives <br /> from their group. <br /> Mr. Femrite suggested a separate meeting with Lions to discuss their needs. <br /> Council agreed and a meeting was scheduled for Monday,December 11 at 7:00 p.m. <br /> II. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 9:55 p.m. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> UREJ <br />