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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 of 8 <br /> February 12, 2025 <br /> Commissioner Niziolek asked if the Commission would see a financial plan of how the plan would be <br /> achieved and if so, how soon. Mr. Stremcha said that the idea is to bring the plan to the City Council to <br /> incorporate it into the CIP and budget plans followed by additional discussions for ideas of how to fund <br /> the other larger portions of the project. <br /> Chair Anderson said that the plan would be easier to support if they had a plan to pay as they go. He is <br /> not in favor of borrowing money and cannot see this project happening with the current budget in <br /> place. Mr. Stremcha confirmed that right now there is not currently a funding stream through Parks and <br /> Recreation that is sufficient. <br /> Mr. Stremcha said that they would not be able to bond for this project like the FT Center. These are <br /> more like bite size bonds i.e.; an option would be doing a 10-million-dollar referendum once the FT <br /> Center is done. Another option would be to build up the parks fund and then pay for portions as they <br /> go. He also said that a sales tax referendum around 2030 could be an option to discuss. <br /> Chair Anderson is concerned about the high amount of money being discussed. He is cautious because <br /> he has seen the rise and fall of the park fund by building it up and then having regret for spending so <br /> much so quickly. <br /> Mr. Clarke shared that the prices in the slideshow are 2025 numbers. Mr. Stremcha reiterated to the <br /> commission that this is more of a 20-year plan. <br /> Commissioner Goodwin said that she is concerned about doing a referendum since the last one has left <br /> a salty taste in people's mouths. She said that she likes the plans, but she is not sure about saying yes <br /> when they do not have a funding plan at this time. <br /> Commissioner Stewart is concerned about how close together the fields and amenities are to each <br /> other. He agrees with the other Commissioners that it is hard to recommend the plan without having a <br /> funding source. <br /> Commissioner Varty stated that she agrees with Commissioners Goodwin and Stewart. <br /> Mr. Stremcha said that he wanted to be clear that this is just a recommendation for the plan, and <br /> implementation wouldn't occur until funding became available and then it would be discussed before <br /> phase I could begin. Each phase would also go through its own architectural plan, site plan review, etc. <br /> and things could change. <br /> Commissioner Loidolt reiterated that tonight they are just approving the plan and he wants to get it <br /> moving before they fall further behind. <br /> Chair Anderson said that he agrees with Commissioner Loidolt about needing the plan but reiterated <br /> that they do not have a funding source to make it go. <br /> Councilmember Cory Grupa asked if the phases presented in the plan are in the order, they want to <br /> complete the project. Mr. Stremcha said that some of the phases could be moved around, if necessary, <br /> based on funding opportunities as they arise. They also may have to adjust things as they go through <br /> construction due to issues that may arise that were unforeseen. <br /> Chair Anderson said that he can vote for the plan if they have a funding source and have the money in <br />