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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 October 17, 1996 Mr. Munclt notecl the facility could host 40 volleyball and basketball tournaments per year. He distributed copies of an economic impact statement for one junior olympic softball tournament to a host city, as well as a sports tourism and economic impact statement for the MSF's proposed facility hosting indoor youth and adult basketball/volleyball tournaments Jn Elk River (attached to these official minutes). Mr. Mundt outlined benefits to the community as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Elk River would have a first class spods facility Sports tourism impact on local businesses The MSF would manage the facility Good mix of qualify programs State and National recognition Discussion followed regarding the impact of the proposed facility on current athletic activities and concession sates. The Councilmembers, MSF representatives and staff also discussed the proposed fitness center generating $182,000. Pat Klaers explained the city's concern that if another fitness center were to come to Elk River, this amount could be cut in half. MSF representatives indicated a discount rate for the fitness center would be offered to local residents. The Council and MSF discussed benefits and possible negative impacts on the local community. Councilmember Scheel expressed concern that local youth would not be able to utilize the Cass property on weekends. Mr. Mundt indicated he has been told the area recreation only needs the site for 2 weekends a month during the summer. They are proposing to use the Cass fields 7 - 9 weekends a year. Mr. Mundt indicated MSF would like to break ground for the project next summer. He also explained that a bubble could be added as a second phase for soccer, softball and touch football. Phil Hals questioned the number of acres the sports facility would require. Mr. Mundt explained their needs as follows: Phase 1 (indoor sports facility) Parking area required Sand volleyball area 59,500 sq. ft. 150,000 sq. ft. 16,000 sq. ft. Total area required 220,000 sq. ft. (Approx. 5.2 acres) Phase II (indoor bubble) Additional parking area 52,000 sq. ft. 130,000 sq. ft. Total area required 182,000 sq. ft. (Approx. 2.35 acres) Mayor Duitsman expressed his concern that another meeting be scheduled so that Councilmember Holmgren and Lori Johnson could attend. He also noted Dave Anderson, Park & Recreation Commissioner, was not able to attend tonight's meeting and was aware Dave had concerns that the concession sales