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• Include community input by way of a task force with broad-based representation, including a needs assessment <br />and a community recommendation of how to pay for their desired outcome. <br />• Identify a strategy for paying for both the essential needs and the community amenities that are desired by the <br />community before the shovels go in the ground. An expanded facility that provides the opportunity for revenue <br />generation beyond operating costs makes sense from both a business and an economic development point of <br />view. Without revenue generation options, there is a strong likelihood we will find ourselves in the exact same <br />place when this building again has reached the end of its life cycle — dependence on a facility with no way to pay <br />for its major repairs and eventual replacement. <br />• Consider a sales tax (which requires voter approval) as a preferred method of paying for this facility over a <br />property tax increase, IF THESE ARE THE ONLY 2 OPTIONS. <br />Please don't just put a quick fix on the Ice Arena or consider its needs in a vacuum. There is no reason to be in a rush <br />on a project that needs to be part of a bigger picture view of what Elk River can become. Elk River is no longer a small <br />town and it's time to create a vision of what growth means for our community. Using your leadership and influence, <br />help us, as the voters, tax payers and business owners of this community together embrace a collective vision for Elk <br />River. <br />Sincerely, <br />On behalf of Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors <br />David Monroy, Board Chair <br />Debbi Rydberg, Executive Director <br />