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City Council Minutes <br />July 17, 2023 <br />Page 11 <br />1 " Doug Savaloja,12607 Ridgewood Dr, stated he does not like the new design and was concerned <br />about fire vehicles being able to access the area. <br />Mr. Sandhoefner reviewed the issue of snow storage. The cost to restore the cul-de-sac to its original <br />condition would be $8,483.45. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated he visited the neighborhood and with neighbors. He believes the <br />construction is odd and large vehicles would have an issue turning around in the cul-de-sac. He <br />recommended returning the cul-de-sac to its original design. <br />Councilmember Grupa stated he drove to the cul-de-sac. He thought the design was different, but not <br />enough to spend $8,500 to replace it. <br />Mayor Dietz stated he understands what the residents are saying but supports the Public Works <br />Director decision on the design. <br />Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve a <br />change order to revert the Watson Circle cul-de-sac to its original size. Motion carried 3-2. <br />Mayor Dietz and Councilmember Grupa opposed. <br />8.3 Two Brothers Hockey Agreement <br />Mr. Stremcha presented the staff report. <br />Mayor Dietz asked why Two Brothers Hockey was not being charged for use of the fieldhouse. Mr. <br />Stremcha stated the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission made that concession based on the <br />prior standard established by the Squatch agreement. <br />Mayor Dietz stated he heard that members of Two Brothers Hockey were sneaking into the facility. <br />Mr. Stremcha stated that Furniture and Things Community Event Center staff monitors entries and <br />will be securing a door providing access. <br />Mayor Dietz is concerned about discounted ice rates. Mr. Stremcha stated the commission felt lower <br />rates encourage more rentals. <br />Councilmember Westgaard asked how much more capacity the Furniture and Things Community <br />Event Center has to sell. Mr. Stremcha stated it depends on the time of year and whether operating <br />with one or two sheets of ice. <br />Councilmember Westgaard was concerned that giving away fieldhouse rentals and reducing ice rentals <br />is giving up a chance to make revenue. <br />Councilmember Wagner asked if youth hockey has always had a discounted rate. Councilmember <br />Westgaard stated that youth hockey did not have a discounted rate until the new facility was built. <br />Mayor Dietz stated that some amount of revenue is better than zero revenue. The Squatch group is <br />buying formerly unused daytime ice, bringing new revenue to the facility. <br />F a x E I E 1 1} <br />NATUR� <br />