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City Council Minutes Page 9 <br /> February 8,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> he is in favor of the sales tax option. He stated the project needs to continue to <br /> move forward,noting it also fits within the strategic plan of the school district. He <br /> stated if the tolerance isn't there for an arena,then vote to shut it down. <br /> There was discussion about past referendum votes. <br /> Motion passed 3-2. Councilmember Olsen and Westgaard opposed. <br /> Mr. Portner stated Council may want to take action on the resolution regarding the <br /> two contracts with 292 Design Group and RJM Construction. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if they can be put on hiatus. He stated Council needs to figure <br /> out what to put on the ballot and whether these contractors would do this work. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated the current contracts are for architectural services <br /> for the arena and construction services and it makes no sense to incur more costs. <br /> Staff was directed to talk with the city attorney or the contractors and report back at <br /> the next meeting. <br /> Mr. Portner stated the timeline is very tight and Council needs to determine where <br /> they want to start, such as with the task force information. He stated a specific <br /> location needs to be decided upon before ballot language can be drafted. He <br /> questioned if Council wanted to hire a facilitator. He stated more direction is needed <br /> from Council. <br /> Councilmember Wagner volunteered to work directly with Mr. Portner to create a <br /> timeline and some next steps before moving forward stating it needs to be a Council <br /> led project while still obtaining public input. <br /> Mayor Dietz sated the goal should be to have everything ready by July in order to <br /> have enough time to communicate the project to the public. <br /> Councilmember Wagner further asked the public to take responsibility in <br /> participating. <br /> Councilmember Olsen stated it is the nature of the times regarding social media and <br /> asked for people be directed to the website which highlights the arena project. <br /> Councilmember Olsen stated he would like to participate in discussions with the <br /> YMCA regarding the activity center. <br /> Councilmember Wagner noted part of this projecat may bring back the activity <br /> center. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated the city should still explore the YMCA option and <br /> Councilmember Olsen should coordinate with Mr. Portner. <br /> UREJ <br />