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City Council Minutes Page 8 <br /> June 18,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> bigger and not just do the smallest, cheapest project. She keeps hearing residents are <br /> willing to invest in a project as long as they know exactly what they are investing in. <br /> Councilmember Ovall indicated the project has morphed since 2016 and he has <br /> wrestled with the amount but it appears support for using the sales tax increase to <br /> fund the project is overwhelming. He explained the economic impact won't be the <br /> same for everyone so a number between$27 and $35 million may not turn people <br /> off to the project. He added there will be economic impacts with bringing in <br /> additional revenue. He stated he has also heard from residents they would like the <br /> Council to focus on long-term needs rather than just maintaining what we have. <br /> Councilmember Olsen explained he believes change is tough for some people but <br /> towns that don't change are dying out and he would like to see Elk River compete <br /> with neighboring communities who are building facilities. He added he would like to <br /> see some money spent on updating Lions Park. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he reached out to other mayor's regarding field houses and <br /> bubbles and was told having a joint agreement with the school district is the only <br /> way it works. Mr. Portner indicated he can obtain figures from the City of Plymouth. <br /> Councilmember Wagner questioned what happens if the sales tax option fails. She <br /> stated her plan B would be the $17 million option to fix the arena. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he sees the city having to spend closer to $20 million if <br /> the sales tax option fails as the activity center and Lions Park will still need to be <br /> maintained. <br /> The Council stated this discussion will be resumed at the July 2 meeting when <br /> estimated costs are available. Councilmember Ovall noted he would like the <br /> revenue/expenses/operating costs for the activity center that were not included in <br /> the Ballard*King Study. <br /> 10. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 8:56 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> UREJ <br />