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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-Younghans,
Ronald Case, Ross Thorfinnson, Jr., and Nancy
Tyra-Lukens
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant City
Manager Chris Enger, Director of Parks,
Recreation & Natural Resources Bob Lambert,
Director of Public Works Eugene Dietz, City
Attorney Roger Pauly, and Council Recorder
Barbara Anderson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Tyra-Lukens requested the addition of an article published in the Hennepin County
newsletter under Councilmember Reports.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfimson, to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
H. OPEN PODIUM
Molly Dunning, 10112 Bluff Road, stated she sent a letter to Rod Rue regarding the
traffic situation at the buss stop and their request for a stop sign, but has not had a
response from him. Mayor Harris commented this was the first step in the process and
requested that Ms. Dunning give the City some time to resolve this problem. Jullie
concurred, and stated he believed they could have this situation analyzed and determine
the most appropriate course of action to be taken within 30 days. Mayor Harris noted
that there were many ways of controlling traffic other than stop signs but the City
Council was receptive to any resolution which would protect the children.
III. MINUTES
A. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 199
Mayor Harris noted that Amanda Skinner's last name should be added to the
Open Podium section of the Minutes.
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MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, Case seconded to approve the Minutes of the
August 19, 1997 City Council meeting as amended., Motion carried 5-0.
B. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 21,
1997
Mayor Harris noted that the first paragraph on Page two needed to be reworked
by staff as it was unclear, and on page 3, in the first full paragraph, she wanted
to change it to read, " She stated she was most impressed by the efficiency with
which a process was moving along from year to year and this year was the best
of all."
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to approve the Minutes of
the Special City Council meeting held Thursday, August 21, 1997 as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR PARKS/PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE BUILDING
C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-161 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR BIRCH ISLAND
WATERMAIN, I.C. 97-5440
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve Items A-
C on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. BEST BUY CAMPUS CONCEPT PLAN- 1997 by Best Buy. Request for
Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.5 acres, Zoning District
Change from Rural to I-2 on 3.5 acres, Site Plan Review on 3.5 acres and
Preliminary Plat of 47.45 acres into 1 lot and road right-of-way. Location:
7575 Flying Cloud Drive. (Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning
District Change and Resolution No. 97-162 for Preliminary Plat)
David Clark, Architect, reviewed the plans for the Best Buy Concept Plan, and
noted they have added 600 employees since 1994 and thus far have expanded
within the existing building. He described the site and the possible areas for
expansion. He discussed the areas which will be used to satisfy the parking
requirements, and noted they will not impact any wetlands with the installation
of this parking. He discussed the drainage and ponding on the site and the
existing wetland, noting it is isolated and the development around this wetland is
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continuous. The future development will be along the north edge of the
property, which is the only area where the building could be located because of
existing soil conditions and existing wetlands. They met with the I-494
Commission to see if there were ways they could get employees to carpool but
he did not know if they would be successful in this effort.
Tyra-Lukens noted that traffic was becoming a large concern in this area and
asked if they were doing anything with staggered shifts, etc. to facilitate
decreasing the levels of traffic during peak periods. Clark responded that they
have a voluntary type of staggered system but it is not a formalized schedule.
Tyra-Lukens asked about the areas of the site which were not suitable for
building and inquired if they would be suitable for parking ramps. Clark
responded that they are looking at this but parking ramps are very expensive and
difficult to justify.
Butcher-Younghans noted she was also concerned about the extent of the
parking area on the site and asked about underground parking to decrease some
of the hard surface coverage on the site. Clark responded that they have agreed
to use underground parking at least under the building. The Planning
Commission requested they look at this as a possibility of reducing the parking
area on the site. Butcher-Younghans asked if the ball fields could be
repositioned to go behind the parking area which could be located where the ball
fields are now located. Clark responded that they had talked to their people
about this but they don't want to move the ball fields. If they leave the ball
fields where they are presently located it would make a better plan for the site
overall. Butcher-Younghans encouraged them to continue with their car pooling
efforts with their employees to decrease traffic and parking on the site. Clark
commented they are working towards this and are trying to get a transit stop at
their door which will facilitate more employees using the transit system to get to
work.
Case requested clarification on where the wetlands were and Clark explained the
location of the wetlands and how they would be impacted. Case asked how
much of the wetland would be impacted by the alteration and Clark responded
that it would impact five acres. They will replant the disturbed areas with
natural grasses and vegetation so that the area will blend in with the existing
areas.
Tyra-Lukens asked about the 8.5' or 9' parking stall size and if they used
smaller stalls if it would reduce the impact on the wetlands. Clark responded
that City Staff has been reluctant to set a precedent by allowing the smaller stalls
but they would be amendable to that, should staff concur.
Case stated he was concerned that the water from the NURP pond was being
released into the stream and not back into the wetlands. Clark stated that they
will hold the water in the wetlands until it is of such quality that it will not
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adversely impact the stream, and only then will it be released from the wetland.
Enger reviewed the staff report and noted the official notice of this Public
Hearing was published on August 21, 1997 in the Eden Prairie News and
mailed to 14 property owners within the affected area. On August 11, 1997,
the Planning Commission reviewed this request and has recommended approval
of the Phase 2 parking expansion. The overall PUD Concept Approval for
expansion of the Best Buy campus will be further reviewed by the Planning
Commission at its September 8 meeting, and the City Council will be reviewing
the plan on October 7. The proponent will be requesting early issuance of a
grading permit for Phase 2 parking so construction can begin prior to the winter
season. The Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Commission did not
review the Phase 2 portion of the project since it does not affect trees nor the
wetland.
The Public Hearing was opened.
No one present wished to speak.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to closed the Public Hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Harris noted that the Planning Commission has continued the Concept
Plan in order to consider alternatives and the application for the rezoning was
part of that request. Tyra-Lukens inquired how many parking stalls they would
save if they used the smaller parking stall size and Enger responded that people
do not see the lines for the parking stalls during the winter months and park
where they feel comfortable. Staff has believed that if a smaller stall size is
utilized there must be some type of year-round stall delineation such as that
utilized at the Crosstown Athletic Club.
Discussion ensued regarding the wetland area being impacted by the project and
the importance of preserving the existing wetlands within the community.
Harris stated she was interested in preserving the green space along Flying
Cloud Drive which mitigates the swath of concrete and asphalt. Thorfinnson
asked about the number of employees on the site presently and how many more
would be there in the future. Clark responded that they have converted the site
entirely to office usage, and they expect to have about 1,100 more employees on
the site. Thorfinnson stated he was concerned about the traffic and the need for
parking and encouraged the proponent to address this issue and promote some
sort of traffic management plan by staggering shifts, encouraging car pooling
and using transit which would decrease the need for that much parking on the
site.
Discussion ensued regarding ways the parking on the site could be reduced.
Harris noted that we need to have a regional transportation plan, and at this
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point can only encourage businesses to look at ways to reduce parking. The
City Council needs to facilitate this goal and do all we can to assist the
Community in achieving it. The Planning Commission has reserved the right to
study this situation fin-ther.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to adopt 1st Reading of the
Ordinance for.PUD District Review and Zoning District , Change from Rural to
I-2 on 3.5 acres; adopt Resolution No. 97-162 for Preliminary Plat on 47.45
acres into 1 lot; and direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement
incorporating Commission and Staff recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
Pauley noted that the Concept Amendment was part of the Public Hearing
process and the City Council should reconsider closing the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to reopen the Public
Hearing. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to close the Public Hearing
but continue the Concept Plan Review until the October 7, 1997 meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to adopt 1st Reading of the
Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District , Change from Rural to
I-2 on 3.5 acres; adopt Resolution No. 97-162 for Preliminary Plat on 47.45
acres into 1 lot; and direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement
incorporating Commission and Staff recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
B. VACATION 97-04: EASEMENTS IN SHADY OAK BUSINESS CENTER
(Resolution No. 97-163)
Jullie gave the staff report and noted staff recommended approval of the
vacation. The official notice of this Public Hearing was published on August 14,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News. The owners have requested the City to vacate
the underlying drainage and utility easements to enable unencumbered title to
the newly platted lots. Replacement easements have been property dedicated on
the new plat.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to Close the Public
Hearing; and Adopt Resolution No. 97-163 vacating the drainage and utility
easements described in Shady Oak Business Center. Motion carried 5-0.
C. VACATION 97-06: RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PART OF RIVERVIEW ROAD
(Resolution No. 97-164)
Jullie gave the staff report and noted staff recommended approval of the
vacation. The official notice of this Public Hearing was published on August 14,
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1997 in the Eden Prairie News. The owners of land parcels adjacent to
Riverview Road have requested this vacation to provide consistent side yard set
backs from the roadway. The vacation of the easement and right-of-way,
combined with the dedication of replacement easements, will be consistent with
existing platted lots located to the west.
Case asked why this was not done at the time the roadway was constructed and
Dietz responded that it came up after the development was done. It is an
adjustment which is usually done after the development is completed.
The Public Hearing was opened.
No one present wished to speak.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case to close the Public
Hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 97-164 vacating the right-of-way for part of
Riverview Road and adjacent drainage and utility easements located in the plats
of Bluff's West 2nd Addition and The Bluff at Riverview in Section 35. Motion
carried 5-0.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Thorfmnson moved, seconded by Case to approval the Payment of Claims
as submitted. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote, with Butcher-Younghans, Case,
Thorfinnson, Tyra-Lukens, and Harris voting "aye".
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PROPOSED 1998 PROPERTY TAX LEVY,
ACCEPTING PROPOSED 1998 BUDGET, AND SETTING DATE(S)FOR
TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING(Sl
Jullie noted that pursuant to the Council's direction at our Workshop on August
21, staff recommends that the Council adopt the Resolution which will certify
the proposed 1998 net property tax levy to be $17,878,492; sets the "Truth-In-
Taxation" Public Hearing for Wednesday, December 10, 1997; and, if
necessary, to reconvene the Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 17, 1997;
and accepts the proposed 1998 Budget of$24,675,990 as reviewed by the
Council on August 21, 1997.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to adopt Resolution No. 97-
165 certifying the proposed 1998 property tax levy, accepting the proposed 1998
Budget, and setting Wednesday, December 10, 1997 and Wednesday, December
17, 1997 as the dates for the "Truth-In-Taxation" hearings. Motion carried 5-
0.
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B. RESOLUTON CERTIFYING PROPOSED 1998 LOCAL TRANSIT
SERVICES TAX LEVY AND SETTING DATE(S) FOR TRUTH-IN-
TAXATION HEARING(S)
Jullie stated staff recommends the Council adopt a Resolution which will
Certify the proposed 1998 net local transit services tax levy to be $2,078,513;
and sets the "Truth-In-Taxation" Public Hearing for Wednesday, December 10,
1997 and, if necessary, to reconvene the Public Hearing on Wednesday,
December 17, 1997.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case to adopt Resolution
No. 97-166 certifying the proposed 1998 Local Transit Services Tax Levy and
setting the dates for the "Truth-In-Taxation" Public Hearings for Wednesday,
December 10, 1997 and, if necessary, to reconvene the Public Hearing on
Wednesday, December 17, 1997. Motion carried 5-0.
VHL PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. REQUEST TO REMOVE BASKETBALL COURT FROM FRANLO
PARK
Lambert reviewed the details of this request and the recommendations from the
Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Commission which reviewed this matter
at its meeting on August 18, 1997. He has met with homeowners and the home
was toured by the Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Commission which
listened from the deck and from the bedroom while someone pounded a
basketball on the court. There was only one place to relocate the court but that
was within the foul ball zone of the baseball field, and staff did not recommend
this. The neighborhood was notified of this and there has been opposition to
relocation of the court. The Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources
Commission took action recommending repair of the backboard and relocating it
to the north end of the court, and recommended giving the Director of Parks,
Recreation& Natural Resources the authority to change the hours of operation
within City parks.
Butcher-Younghans asked if they could put some surface on the courts which
would deaden the sound of the ball and Lambert responded he had never seen it
done on an outdoor court.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Amanda Swenson, 10567 Lee Drive, stated she has been there playing and the
backboard does not make noise anymore, so it has been fixed. If they make it a
half-court playing area it won't be large enough to play on.
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Molly Dunning, 10112 Bluff Road, stated the sound of the basketball court was
objectionable because of the noise when the windows were open, but she
believed that the windows could be closed and this would alleviate the noise.
She was aware that there was one individual who had caused a problem, but
understood that had been resolved. Lambert stated the problem had been
created by someone who worked at night and was using the basketball court at
6:00 a.m. after he got off work. Lambert suggested that he use the Homeward
Hills court at that time which had resolved the problem.
Case stated he supported the Director of Parks, Recreation& Natural Resources
having the authority to change the hours of City Parks, and Mayor Harris
concurred, and noted she had reservations about moving the court. Butcher-
Younghans concurred, stating she would not like to see the park changed
because of this, but she supported giving the Director of Parks, Recreation&
Natural Resources the authority to change park hours. Discussion ensued
regarding ways the basketball court could be screened from the adjacent
property. Mayor Harris stated that when we turn children away from desirable
pursuits they turn to less desirable ones, and she believed the court should be
kept open.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to accept the
recommendations from the Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Commission
to initiate a change in the City Code giving the Director of Parks, Recreation&
Natural Resources authority on changing hours of operations within City parks,
with input and recommendation for approval from the Parks, Recreation&
Natural Resources Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION - Heritage Site
Designations
Jane Hession, Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission recommended the
City Council adopt the Ordinance designating the six sites as significant sites to
be preserved within the City. A Finding of Significance Statement was prepared
for each of these sites and Public Hearings for each site were conducted by the
Heritage Preservation Commission. She stated that preservation of historic sites
benefits the entire community. Jullie noted the Planning Commission also
reviewed the Heritage site nominations and recommended approval.
Butcher-Younghans inquired if there were any financial benefits to designating
sites as being of historical significance and Hession responded that they have a
much greater opportunity for securing grants for funding for restoration and
preservation of these sites. Case commented we were fortunate to be
designating properties that have no opposition. He asked what they would do if
a prospective landowner had concerns about having their property designated as
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a historical site and Hession responded that the designation process would not
go forward if the property owner were opposed to it. The benefit of having
historic buildings designated as historic sites was that a historic site alteration
permit would need to be obtained before any major alterations could be made to
any buildings so designated.
Case inquired how permanent a historic site designation was and Hession
responded that if a site is destroyed by fire or becomes a hazard, the designation
could be removed.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to approve the 1st
Reading of the Ordinance approving Heritage Site Designations for the
Cummins-Phipps-Grill Homestead, Lookout Park Wayside, Purgatory Creek
Bridge (Creek Knoll Road), Riley-Jacques Farm, Fredrick-Miller Spring, and
Smith-Douglas-More House. Motion carried 5-0.
B. SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION- Councibnember Nancy
Tyra-Lukens
Tyra-Lukens noted the Southwest Metro Transit Commission has approved the
purchase of some used busses and heaters. Friday, September 5, 1997 will be
the official ground breaking for the Transit Hub.
X. APPOINTMENTS
XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
Tyra Lukens noted that in the Hennepin County Community Health Annual
Report there was an article and picture about the Environmental Health
Division's work with the Eden Prairie Community Center pool.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS. RECREATION & NATURAL
RESOURCES
1. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL IMPROVEMENTS -
HVAC SYSTEM AND POOL FILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS
AND PROPOSED RATE INCREASES
Lambert noted the Council is requested to authorize proceeding with
advertising for bids for improvements to the heating and ventilation
system and pool filtration system at the Community Center swimming
pool. The estimated total costs are $360,000. Funding would come
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from Cash Park Fees and an increase in the rental fees for use of the
pool.
He discussed the background for this request and the possibility of the
School District to assist with these costs was discussed. The School
District did not believe it was appropriate for them to fund improvements
for a facility they did not own, but were willing to pay the going rate for
use of the pool facility. Staff developed three different rates to promote
people to use the pool during later hours. He reviewed the proposed
rates and times during which these rates would be in effect.
Mark Davis, 2333 Terrace Drive, Wayzata, President of the Foxjets,
stated they feel they pay a very high rate at present for use of the pool
and any immediate increase in fees for pool usage would be an undue
burden upon the swim club. Their cost structure would be prohibitive to
their members and it would force them to look elsewhere for facilities.
He requested that implementation of any increases be delayed until next
June or the following fall, but he preferred that the rates remain the
same.
Discussion ensued regarding the costs for use of the School District pool
versus the Community Center pool and it was apparent that the
Community Center pool was more expensive. Case asked what the Oak
Point pool rent was and Lambert responded that staff broke it down so
they could rent the pool on a lane-by-lane basis and at the same rate for
either facility. Case inquired if the increased fees would be applied
toward operating costs rather than the costs of the new ventilation system
and Lambert responded that it was the City Council's choice as to how
they want to have the funds used. The Parks, Recreation&Natural
Resources Commission approved the project without using Cash Park
Fees.
Thorfinnson inquired where the money to pay for the improvements to
the Community Center pool would come from and stated he did not
support any proposal until that had been decided. Mayor Harris
commented that until a motion had been made to make the improvements
and go out for bids it was not relevant how the project would be paid
for.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to proceed
with advertising for bids for improvements to the Community Center
swimming pool and adjustment to the rental fees for pool usage as per
the Staff Agenda Report of September 2, 1997. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Harris inquired where the funding would be obtained. Lambert
responded that the Cash Park Fees were available and if the Council
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determined that was the best way to pay for the improvements, those
funds could be replaced using an increase in usage fees rather than have
those fees go back into the General Fund. Case inquired if we used Cash
Park Fees to pay for the improvements to the Community Center Pool
and those funds were not replaced, what would not be completed in the
plans. Lambert responded that there were two major park buildings that
need to be replaced but those could be set back two years and four years.
He noted that the Cash Park Fees are a one-time revenue source which
will diminish over time, and he did not believe it was a good idea to
keep taking funds without replacing them. Discussion ensued regarding
people paying equitably for services they receive from the City and
subsidizing activities being done fairly between sports and activities.
The question of how other cities handle this issue was raised, and
Lambert commented that the City follows what other cities do. He noted
that hockey rinks are the most expensive to maintain and outdoor field
activities are the least expensive.
Staff is trying to follow the direction of the City Council to meet
operating expenses at the Community Center with usage fees. Butcher-
Younghans supported taking Cash Park Fees for this and while she was
loathe to take money earmarked for other things, it could be repaid.
Increased rates would be a way to pay for some of the costs, which
would be borne by the users of the facility.
Tyra-Lukens commented it was hard enough to keep the facilities we
have now in good shape and she supported using Cash Park Fees because
things on the C.I.P. may never be realized. She noted the reason the
improvements were being made was because the Foxjets use the facility,
but there was a history of not raising fees for other groups. If the rates
are raised it will prohibit some people from participating in the swim
club, and the proposed increase would be a 63% increase which could
make it necessary for the club to leave the community. This would
eliminate the revenues now generated by the swim club.
Thorfinnson stated we need a Capital Improvement Budget to take care
of this type of problem and he felt they needed to address this issue. He
did not support taking the funds from the Cash Park Fees but the money
had to come from somewhere. Discussion ensued regarding where the
funds could be obtained, perhaps from the General Fund. Case stated he
was concerned about raising rates so high that kids cannot compete. He
was not comfortable with replenishing it from higher user fees until he
could see the larger picture and he assured this was equitable. Butcher-
Younghans commented that there were things clubs could do to offset
costs such as fundraisers.
Thorfmnson inquired how the sideboards at the hockey rink were paid
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for and Lambert responded that the funds were taken from the Cash Park
Fees and then replenished. The fees were increased and the School
District gave the City the revenue from the hockey games to repay this
expenditure. Discussion ensued regarding ways to pay for this cost and
the impact on the taxpayers if these costs were spread out over 10-12
years with no interest. It would be a significant impact on the taxpayers
and on the general fund. Tyra-Lukens asked that the costs be evaluated
between all the user fees and equitably spread out over all the sports in
Eden Prairie.
Lambert commented the School District felt it was fair to charge what
the going rate was and the costs were about$80 per hour to operate the
pool. Staff could not justify an increase the rate to $80 per hour as the
School District wants to be sure everyone is charged the same rates. The
proposed increase goes from$35 per hour to $50 per hour. Lambert
reviewed the changes and noted that it would be pro-rated as it has been
in the past, based on the number of lanes used.
Davis commented that swimming was a very low participant sport and
did not generate the same kind of involvement that other sports do.
They do not make money and the cost per participant is very high. It
takes more time for a swimmer to become competitive than it does for a
person playing baseball or some other sport. It does not seem equitable
that the Foxjets need to absorb such a high portion of the costs. They
ask that the City Council consider this when making a decision.
Thorfinnson commented that we can be equitable when it is something
that has over-all City benefits, but when it was something that was
specific to one particular organization, then the costs should be borne by
that particular organization. Discussion ensued regarding the reasons for
doing the renovation and if the City would be doing this if the team was
not there. Other uses were discussed and the costs associated with those
uses. It was suggested that the School District be charged for its fair
share of the costs.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to pay for the
improvements to the Community Center from the Cash Park Fees.
Thorfinnson amended the motion to include that the Cash Park Fund be
re-paid with increased revenues using a schedule to be determined.
Thorfinnson noted he wanted to replenish the funds over an
undetermined amount of time from some source. Motion on the
amendment carried 5-0. Motion as amended carried 5-0.
Lambert requested clarification of the direction regarding the options and
Mayor Harris noted that Thorfinnson indicated the Foxjets were only one
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of multiple users and there were others that used the pool. Case
requested staff review percentages that the City subsidizes other sports,
and Thorfinnson said also operation and maintenance costs. Butcher-
Younghans requested staff to look at clubs that do participate in the
maintenance of their facilities. Case stated he would be supportive of
not increasing the rates for the Foxjets until next June.
D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XH. OTHER BUSINESS
XHL ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:-Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.