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Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission Minutes Page 3 December 9,2024 -- Chair Westgaard added the April date is when we have our joint meeting with City Council,adding it should be on the first Monday in April. Motion by Vice Chair Kotzian and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve the amended 2025 meeting schedule changing the April meeting to April 7,2025, following the City Council meeting at City Hall. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Wagner noted December 9,2024,will be her last meeting with the MFAC as Council members rotate every two years,adding Mike Byer will be the new City Council representative beginning in 2025. 8.1. 2025 Budget Mr.Stremcha and Ms.Harstad presented the report. Motion by Vice Chair Kotzian and seconded by Commissioner Hecker to recommend the 2025 FT Center budget as amended to the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. 8.2. FT Center Policies and Procedures Ms.Harstad presented the report. Commissioner Hecker noted he feels 75 guests is too large a number for a rental to be allowed to "� bring their own food/non-alcoholic beverages. Commissioner Wagner suggested 25-30 guests,however she trusts management to make the correct decision. Chair Westgaard suggested lowering the number to where we are a little uncomfortable,as we can always raise it back up. 8.3. Field House Improvements Ms.Harstad presented the report. Commissioner Hecker noted he received feedback from the senior pickleball users they are grateful for the communication with Ms.Harstad. Vice Chair Kotzian inquired when the ARPA funding needed to be used. Mr. Stremcha replied the City's understanding was that it needed to be allocated by the end of 2024 and used by 2027,however,the City Attorney believes the work needs to be contracted by the end of 2024.If the City Attorney is correct,the ARPA funding would be added to our budget but kept separate so it wouldn't be used for operating expenses. POWERED Of NATURE