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City Council ?vfinutes November 14, 2005 Page 3 4.3 \1 eterans Clinic Chair Schmiesing stated that there is not a budget yet for the veteran's clinic project and that Elk River is a potential site. He stated that the County and City need to continue to '\vork together and that the Vi\. knows that these !\vo entities \\i1.sh to have this facility built here. Discussion follo'\\.ied regarding _:\llina's interest. Commissioner Engstrom stated that both the County and City passed resolutions of support to have this facility in our community and that these resolutions are on HIe in W*asbington. It was the consensus of the group that we need to continue tracking and to continue our joint efforts and move forward. 4.4 "YMC}\. Recently~ the City Council requested and subsequently reviewed data on the tax impact of funding $3 million or up to one-third of the construction of the "YMCA either through a voter approved bond issue or through a lease purchase agreement. It has been the Council's understanding that the City's contribution is contingent upon County participation, as contributions from both are needed to fund the project. Mayor I<linzing stated that the Northstar Coinmunity YlvlCA ~vants a cooperative adventure and the City is v.r.illing to contribute one-third but that this \\Tould be towards construction costs and not in the form of endo\VIDent money. Bill Helliwell from the "YMCA stated that t\vo plans have been presented to the County Board and he apologized for not coming back and updating the City and that nO\\7 he was asking for direction. .Also present representing the Y1vICA '\vere Tom LaSalle and j\..nita Lan cello. Highlights of the discussion: . City's original premise was contribution of one-third from the City, one-third from the County, and one-third from the Y1\1CA; The County has not revisited this item since their work shop - contribution of $12M plus land is a big investment; some reluctance and this is structured to have ongoing-annual expenses; Scale would be based on membership; If the City contributes one-third into brick and mortar that would cut down on the County's portion of $12M; City feels there is a limited ability on their part to make this '\vork and feel they are holding this project back and don't want to do that; County feels they need to come up \v1.th a policy in order to be consistent and offer to the other cities; $4M plus land \\i*ould be County's portion if cost is $12M; Concern if a referendum is done by the City won't voters be confused if County doesn't go to referendum; City of Elk River cannot afford $4M \vithout a referendum and contingency of County and YIvICi\' coming forward; County needs to discuss further since \vhat ~vas presented to them by the "YMC.i\ is different than discussed tonight; Having a "YMCA by the Government Center could also be used for social services use and other benefits for the County; . . . . . . . . . .