4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 11-07-2022

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City Council Minutes Page 13 October 17, 2022 ----------------------------- Councilmember Wagner asked to review the proposal before it was submitted. Mr. Femrite would like to involve the community, Elk River Chamber of Commerce, and Legislative Representatives and will bring a proposal to the Council for their consideration before the deadline at the end of November 2022. 9.4 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Item 9.4 was postponed to the November 7, 2022, city council meeting. 9.5 Furniture and Things Community Event Center Contract Direction Mr. Portner presented the staff report. City Attorney Beck stated the concession agreement termination included selling improvements to the concession stand and equipment to the city for $40,000. Council agreed to purchase the equipment but did not want the food. They asked City Attorney Beck to proceed. Mayor Dietz asked where the $40,000 would be budgeted. Mr. Portner suggested the Great River Energy (GRE) fund. 9.6 Furniture and Things Community Event Center Concessions/Catering Direction Mr. Portner presented the staff report. The Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission recommended selecting 3-5 caterers, making sure they are licensed, and providing a list to those who book a room to know who are approved. Council discussed staffing the concession stand with city staff who would supervise sports group volunteers and charitable organizations who are looking for volunteer or fundraising opportunities. Council discussed the possible use of the concession stand as a fundraiser and if there would be sharing of profits but did not reach an amount. Mr. Czech commented that concessions at Fogarty Ice House in Blaine selects 10-15 volunteers who are the ones trained on how to use the equipment and kitchen. Council seemed to like the idea of limiting the number of people who are trained to use the equipment and kitchen.