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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 16. 1997 Page 2 the summer and an outdoor pool would meet those needs. She recommended a 50 meter by 25 meter pool with 8 lanes, but felt they could get by with 6 lanes. Ms. Warneke also questioned whether or not a pool could be included in a community center project. . Discussion followed regarding the recent repairs and corroding of the VandenBerge aluminum pool. Commissioner Dave Anderson explained the pool will likely be taken out of the outdoor recreational improvements referendum and then presented as a separate issue to voters in the spring. He explained the reason the pool project will not be included is due to the following: 1) the original calculations were based on net tax capacity, rather than property market value. To include a pool would have necessitated increasing taxes to the average household well over the $30 figure, which they are trying to stay under; and, 2) more time is needed to research costs and the type of pool facility which would best serve the community. Information from Bill Morrison of Decision Resources and tax impact information from Lori Johnson was distributed to the Commissioners. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO REMOVE THE POOL PROPOSAL FROM THE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES REFERENDUM QUESTION. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THAT THE $2 MILLION OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES REFERENDUM QUESTION BE PRESENTED TO VOTERS FOR THE SPECIFIC ITEMS FROM WORKSHEET INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. . Chair Anderson indicated the formal question for the referendum will be reviewed and the election date established at the July 2151 City Council meeting. If the issue passes, the $2 million will be levied in 1997 and bonded in the spring. Commissioner Dave Anderson indicated the Park & Recreation will also be seeking grants for outdoor recreation to maximize the funds provided by the referendum. It was the consensus of the Park & Recreation Commissioners to discuss the subcommittee's recommendation at the July 23rd special meeting. 5. Update - Master Park Plan - Steve Rohlf The Park & Recreation Commissioners reviewed a memo from Steve Rohlf which will be presented to the City Council on July 2151, regarding the Master Park Plan update. The Commissioners expressed their support for Steve's comments and their appreciation for the good work done by Steve in completing the project. .