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City Council Minutes Page 2 <br /> May 10,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Partner with Rogers and Zimmerman cities and put a facility in an area accessible <br /> to all. Don't want to put lipstick on a pig. <br /> ■ County won't put in bike lanes, city does,where is the coordination among the <br /> groups? <br /> ■ Image of Elk River is bad. Other parents living outside the community beat on our <br /> facilities. Embarrassed to have other parents at our parks. Dave Anderson <br /> Complex is a dump and dangerous. <br /> ■ Pinewood is good for kids and seniors. Keeps kids out of trouble, off streets and <br /> drugs. <br /> ■ People are concerned about having to pay for this facility but not for the amount <br /> of money spent on our parks. Not everyone uses the park system,but they still <br /> cost taxpayer money. Not fair to say hockey people have to pay but other users for <br /> other amenities don't. <br /> ■ Need to consider the positive economic impact amenities would bring to Elk <br /> River. People are moving out of Elk River and to other surrounding communities <br /> due to amenities provided. <br /> ■ Need to envision things. Not going to know impacts of today's decisions until 10 <br /> years or more from now. If you have nice stuff,you'll get quality developers. It <br /> doesn't always mean our taxes have to go up and there are other options. <br /> Councilmember Wagner noted there are a lot of in-depth discussions on many of these <br /> topics but the community doesn't show up and participate. She stated everyone needs <br /> to be engaged in the process. She noted there are a lot of opinions and not everyone <br /> can and will agree on one solution. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated the Council takes everyone's comments very seriously when <br /> evaluating a decision affecting an entire community. He stated the city has a <br /> responsibility to maintain facilities it owns and Council needs to base a decision on <br /> what's right for the majority. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he has heard many varying opinions from the public. He <br /> further noted he has been hearing many people are okay with the local option sales tax <br /> but not property taxes. He stated the Council needs to look at the future and be <br /> proactive and maintain its facilities. <br /> Council thanked everyone for participating and sharing their ideas. <br /> 3. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River <br /> City Council at 10:40 a.m. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> P U w E H l U 9 Y <br /> 1`4Af <br />