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City Council Minutes April 23, 2001 6. Key Financial Strategies Presentation Page 3 Rusty Fifield of Ehlers and Associates explained that this is Workshop #2 of the Key Financial Strategies which focuses on "Operating Projections." Rusty presented the Operating Projections portion of the workshop to the Council. This worksession focused on General Fund activities. 5. Open Mike - Continued Ernest Toth - Elk River -22191 Highway 169 NW - Expressed concerns about the Barton Commercial Asphalt plant and how it affects his property. 7.1. Request by Elk River Lion's Club for Shelter Expansion at Lion's Park, Public Hearing- Case No. CU 01-03 Mayor Klinzing noted that the Lions are requesting a conditional use permit to allow construction of a 40 ft. x 108 ft. addition to the existing Lion's Park shelter. John Weicht representing the Lion's talked about possible uses for the Lion's Park Shelter expansion. He indicated that once the project is completed, the City would be in total control of the building. He noted that the Lion's are also proposing to pay the City $2,000 per year for the Lion's use of the building. The Lions are considering using one office 20 hours per week, but would like the office dedicated solely to the Lions. He further noted that the Lions would probably hold about 25-30 functions per year in the building. Discussion was held about the space capacity in the building for large gathering events such as class reunions and weddings. John indicated that there would be a service kitchen to allow catering and the room would hold 150 - 200 people. Discussion was also held regarding Community Recreation officing out of the building. Michele Bergh, Community Recreation Director, noted that some of the Community Recreation events now at the schools could be held at the Lion's building. Michele McPherson presented some operating cost estimates which were derived from the existing costs at Emporium. The Council discussed the proposed appearance of the building. Councilmembers Dietz and Kuester indicated that the City wants to provide input on the building appearance and other issues such as lighting and windows. Michele McPherson reviewed a preliminary concept of the building which was drawn by Planner Chris Leeseberg. The City Administrator noted that staff would bring the Council estimates on landscaping, furniture, fixtures, and equipment to determine what the City's investment will be. Mayor Fdinzing opened the public hearing. Cliff Lundberg spoke in support of the project. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing.