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City Council Minutes Page 7 <br /> April 2,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Westgaard noted the full amount would require bonding and <br /> someone needs to visit with the organizations to work on timing and whether they <br /> are on board. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned what path Council is taking in regard to <br /> policy for capital projects. He questioned if the city is now going to say to all future <br /> stakeholders they have to come up with 10% of the capital costs and pay a user fee <br /> that covers all operating expenses. He stated the city needs to be consistent across <br /> the board as a policy going forward and noted this will not be a one-time thing <br /> because other user groups and maintenance issues will occur in the future. He stated <br /> there is a funding shortfall and a need for more space and amenities. <br /> Councilmember Wagner mentioned Council's previous discussions about fees. She <br /> stated she feels there is a need to understand what the city has and what everyone <br /> will be paying before moving forward. <br /> Councilmember Olsen discussed cost sharing for trails and cited the City of <br /> Lakeville. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard expressed concerns with timing due to the arena needs. <br /> He stated these three facilities are not in any plans, they fell through the cracks, <br /> noting they have to fit somewhere or the city has to get rid of them. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated the Council said they would stick to the $10-12 million <br /> but he understands it is critical mass for the arena. He stated he needs to have a lot <br /> of questions answered such as whether they are going to referendum for economic <br /> benefits for something bigger. He expressed concerns with timing and expenses <br /> looming for arena fixes. He stated he is hearing from Council that the civic center <br /> will not happen so he feels we are back for the repair of the current arena. <br /> Mayor Dietz concurred. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated he hasn't changed his mind but feels Council <br /> needs to forge ahead and address each facility on its own. He stated the arena <br /> belongs at its current location. <br /> Councilmember Olsen concurred. <br /> Councilmember Ova11 stated the city has a responsibility to take care of current <br /> facilities. He noted the bare minimum maintenance to fix the arena is around $8 <br /> million but feels the city could add some value by going with Option 1C. He stated if <br /> Council wants to spend$25 million,he wants the project to go to a referendum. He <br /> questioned Mr. Portner about the pipeline of needs hitting the taxpayers. <br /> Mr. Portner stated he needs Council to have a discussion about what a taxpayer <br /> should be responsible for paying, such as police stations and public works facilities <br /> P 0 W I R I U 9 Y <br /> otmaA UREJ <br />