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City Council Minutes Page 5 November 7, 2005 ----------------------------- The City Council recessed at 7:14 p.m. into the Upper Town Conference Room. The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m. 9.1. Boys & Girls Club Presentation Duane Howard, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club, reviewed the mission of the Boys and Girls Club and what purpose donations serve. Mr. Howard indicated that he would like to see the city’s contributions continue and that the Club could work with staff to find an arrangement that works for both the Club and for the city. Mr. Howard stated that the Club appreciates the support the city has given the Club in the past and appreciates any future support. Mayor Klinzing questioned if the city were to continue the $15,000 contribution through a pay for services agreement if that would be enough to continue some of the programming. Mr. Howard stated that it would be great if the city could contribute $15,000 and that he could work with Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz to ensure that programming is not duplicated between the Boys and Girls Club and City Recreation. Councilmember Dietz indicated that if money is contributed outside the Landfill funds, he would like to see the money used towards the Teen Coordinator position rather than for gym rental. Finance and Administrative Services Director/Interim City Administrator Lori Johnson noted that there is currently no money in the budget for the Boys and Girls Club and that the Council would have to review the budget or take the money from a different fund if they wish to contribute to the Club. It was the consensus of the Council for Mr. Howard to prioritize the Club’s needs and come before the Council with specific programming requests like he did last year. Ms. Johnson indicated that she will review some funding options and this issue can be added to the December 5, 2005 budget discussion. 9.2. YMCA City Contribution Discussion Finance and Administrative Services Director/Interim City Administrator Lori Johnson stated that at the August 8, 2005 Council meeting, the Council requested that staff prepare estimates of the tax impact of a $3,000,000 30-year lease purchase agreement for construction of a YMCA. Ms. Johnson reviewed the tax impact of the potential YMCA project. Mayor Klinzing explained that the topic of the city funding programs through an endowment has been brought up by the YMCA. She indicated that the city cannot do this as they must pay for the construction of the YMCA building and that any services paid for would have to be done through a pay for services agreement much like previous arrangements between the city and the Boys and Girls Club. Councilmember Farber indicated that he would like to see the funding provided through a referendum if the project moves forward. He stated that if the referendum passes then the