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City Council Minutes April 21, 2025 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Stremcha stated that the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission met on April 7, 2025, and discussed changes to their commission reflected in ordinance amendment recommendations. The Council agreed that the commission should receive budget amounts from Mr. Stremcha, give feedback on the proposed pricing changes, and provide information to the Council. Mr. Portner added that there should be some changes to the wording of Item I regarding the commission reviewing their value statement and mission statement annually. 10.2 Concord Street Lake Access Mayor Dietz explained to the Council that the city owns an easement for access to Lake Orono off of Concord Street. If the brush could be cleared and signage made, the easement could be used to launch non -motorized boats onto the lake. Mr. Carlton will work with property owners who are encroaching on the property. Mr. Femrite will work with Public Works staff to get the brush cleared. Since the neighbor is currently maintaining the grass strip, it was decided not to put in a formal trail at this time. 10.3 Elk River High School Little Theater Status Mayor Dietz reviewed some of the history of the Little Theater. When the original discussion took place in 2001, the Zabee Theater was not in existence, and the Elk River theater group was larger and more involved. Councilmember Calva asked if we could prove that we don't own it. City Attorney Brooksbank stated that, without a written document, we have no proof that we own the Little Theater. Mayor Dietz said ISD #728 indicated there was a maximum of three years before major renovations needed to be made, and the school district does not intend for it to remain a theater. Use of the space has not yet been decided. The Council agreed that they appreciate having the theater and hope everything works out, but saving the theater was beyond the city's financial purview. 10.4 Sister City International Program Councilmember Calva gave information on the city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine. Mr. Portner stated the city would not need to be a formal member of Sister City International to be involved. The Council asked for additional information. 10.5 Mississippi Road Trail Easement Mr. Femrite gave an update on the missing pieces of the trail to the east. City Attorney Brooksbank described the condemnation process and the price being asked by the property owners versus that Page 11 of 184