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City Council Minutes Page 3 September 10, 2007 Finance Director Tim Simon reviewed the Parks Capital Improvement Plan as presented in his staff report. Counci]membex Motin questioned why the estimated residential units fluctuate from year to year. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz indicated that based on discussions with the Planning Department these are conservative numbers and were figured with major housing developments coming online. Ms. Johnson noted that the numbers axe also based on the Financial Land Use Plan. Mayor Klinzing questioned if Pinewood Golf Course would be profitable in the future. Mr. Maertz indicated that staffs goal is to make Pinewood profitable and that maybe accomplished once the equipment leases are paid off. Councilmember Fazber expressed concern with the Orono Pazk project being a few yeazs away. He stated that the roads around the park axe in terrible shape and is concerned with the amount of traffic the YMCA will bring to that azea. Mr. Maertz indicated that the Orono Pazk project will be completed sooner if funding becomes available. Councilxnembex Motin questioned the need fox a pool and bathhouse at Woodland Trails Park. Mx. Maertz explained That the idea came out of a Parks and Recreation Commission worksession as a result of resident comments that Elk River needs an outdoor swimming facility. Mr. Maertz noted that this would be similar to what Elk Creek Park Reserve offers. A. Malmstxom Propextv Ptixchase Agreement Parks and Recreation Duectox Bill Maertz presented the staff report. Councilmember Gutnphrey stepped out. Councilmember Motin indicated that he believes the city had a better deal with the original 18 acre parcel of land. Mx. Maertz explained that the city was not made aware of the Malmstrom/Tiller deal to provide a buffer until after the original proposal was approved by the Council. He noted that this azea has been identified as a tazget area by the Pazks and Recreation Commission. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO APPROVE THE MALMSTROM PURCHASE AGREEMENT AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. B. Youth Athletic Complex Improvements Pazks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz presented the staff repot. Councilmember Gumphrey returned. Councihnember Farber indicated that he believes these improvements axe needed and will significantly improve the Youth Athletic Complex (YAC). Mayor Klinzing stated that she would like the two phases of the project to be completed • closer together if funding is available.