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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> May 6,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Betty explained the soil boring reports were considered as well as the natural <br /> slope to get the ball fields to drain while paying attention to stormwater. He stated <br /> the proposal to demolish and rebuild was based on avoiding putting money into a <br /> building which was having water issues. <br /> Mr. Femrite added it would be a savings to take down the entire building rather than <br /> renovate it. <br /> Councilmember Ovall likes the new concept of parking and appreciates the time of <br /> the committee. <br /> Mr. Betty stated the previous plan for Lion John Weicht Park included a large <br /> amount of retaining walls and those costs would be better spent elsewhere. <br /> Councilmember Wagner added that the new location of the pavilion would enhance <br /> the community asset and make the location about more than the softball fields. As <br /> proposed,people can come off the parking lot directly into the pavilion which is also <br /> closer to the play area. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he didn't have a problem adding the alternate list to the bid. He <br /> was not in favor of lighting the second softball field. Although some people feel the <br /> city needs a third rink now,he would not like to see the turf field sacrificed once <br /> people begin using it for lacrosse or soccer. The only people to benefit from a third <br /> sheet of ice would be youth hockey. If youth hockey wants to put$500,000 toward <br /> the project them maybe they would consider upgrading the refrigeration unit. <br /> Improving the ice arenas to make them both year round facilities is already an <br /> upgrade. <br /> Mr. Betty stated removing the refrigeration unit option does not keep them from <br /> addin e future,it ust may cost more. <br /> The Council was in favor of going out to bid with the list of alternates but not <br /> including the refrigeration unit option. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Christianson to approve final plans and advertisement to solicit bids for the <br /> Multi-Purpose Facility. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 8.2 Energy Incentive Program <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked whether businesses would be locked into the rate they applied <br /> for. He asked if this program was for existing businesses or new businesses. <br /> Ms. Othoudt explained it was for new or expanding businesses. <br /> UREJ <br />