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City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 Page 3 e locations should be considered, either city-owned or private land. The Council discussed the possibility of the School District sharing City Hall facilities. It was again emphasized that all possibilities should be considered. Discussion was held regarding the fact that although the City is negotiating with Larry Morrell to purchase his property on School Street and Jackson Avenue, this location will not necessarily be used exclusively for City Hall. It could be considered for uses such as a teen center or for the school district. The City Council discussed the amount of money the Task Force will be allowed to work with, the amount of time they will have, and also the cost of the proposed community center and how it will be financed. It was indicated that the survey results may show what the community is willing to fund for the project. 2001 Steering Committee representative, Peter Kimball, indicated that he would prefer to see the Task Force tackle the project in stages such as determining the needs; setting priori ties; and looking at possible site locations. Councilmember Schuldt arrived at this time (6:50 p.m.) e The Council discussed the immediate need for City administration offices and whether including this issue to the community center project would slow down the process of building a new City Hall. Discussion also pursued around the fact that most citizens are not aware of the need for a new Ci ty Hall. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that it is very important to inform the Task Force of the Council consensus that there is an immediate need for a new City Hall due to the shortage of space at the present location and because of the projected growth in Elk River. Councilmember Schuldt stated that a search for space for administrative offices should not be included as a Task Force duty but that the only thing regarding City Hall that they should be looking at is "Should City Hall be included as a part of the community center?" After discussing this matter, it was the conclusion Community Center Task Force research the size and component a community center, the location of a community center, financing of such a center. that the needs of and the The City Council discussed the selection process for the Community Center Task Force members. The various community groups which would have an interest in the project were discussed. After discussing the possible groups that would have an interest, it was indicated that it would be impossible to involve every community group. The Council discussed ways of dealing with this and it was decided that 2 to 3 members at large would have to represent the community as a whole. e