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City Council Minutes <br />July 23, 2018 <br />Page 8 <br />Mayor Dietz stated it is an issue because they won't have the information needed by <br />the November referendum. <br />Councilmember Wagner stated it is unfortunate because the YMCA is one of the <br />city's best amenities and she would like to evaluate all possible options before <br />determining the best solution. <br />Councihnember Westgaard questioned if staff has been able to stress the importance <br />and interest of this project to the YMCA. He questioned if the YMCA is interested <br />in adding senior services. <br />Councilmember Olsen stated YMCA staff met with city staff and senior <br />representatives and they took a tour of the activity center. <br />Mr. Pormer stated YMCA staff indicated they only needed to see how our facility <br />was being utilized in order to draft their document. <br />Councilmember Wagner questioned if city staff felt they did their due diligence and it <br />is reasonable to believe the project is currently in the YMCA's court. She questioned <br />if anything can be done this week or if there is anything she can do. <br />Councilmember Olsen stated it wasn't the city's intent for a location to be chosen by <br />the November referendum. <br />Mr. Portner stated the YMCA was very hesitant to put together architectural plans <br />because they have to create their needs document first. He stated he hasn't <br />connected with YMCA staff in a while. He noted there are a lot of moving pieces <br />and it's more complicated than saying the city wants a certain size building. He stated <br />the YMCA also has ideas about what they want to see in a facility. <br />Mayor Dietz discussed his communications with the seniors and noted how well they <br />are communicating with each other about this project. He stated there are indications <br />the seniors are more positive about moving to the multipurpose recreational facility. <br />Councilmember Ovall questioned why there would be more positive buzz to be at <br />the recreational facility versus the YMCA. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated it may be tied to location and paid membership. <br />Mayor Dietz stated the seniors don't have a good feeling about moving into the <br />YMCA due to past experiences. <br />Councilmember Wagner stated younger demographics (younger seniors or soon to <br />be seniors) like the YMCA, but the city could also consider action pieces at the <br />recreational facility, such as walking trails and pickle ball courts. <br />INATUREI <br />