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<br />Mayor Gamec stated that there should be a bigger buffer between the lake. and where the homes <br />begin. He stated that he thinks this was the lesson learned at Brookview. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked how much the City was paying for the consulting services and <br />asked what the next step is. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that it is an amount not to exceed $23,000 for all their work. <br /> <br />Mr. Schoenbauer stated that the process is about half-way complete and they will focus on a <br />master plan for the park site as well as planning options for the trail connections in the bigger <br />scheme of things. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked what the time frame is for the park build out. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that if a plan is approved, there is already $300,000 <br />scheduled in the CIP for this, so a portion of it could be completed in 2008. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked if the underpass was planned for the first portion. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson stated that it was not part of the first portion and would cost <br />approximately $440,000. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he thinks the concept looks good and when developers come in, the <br />City can move forward and explain our concept plans. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission Chair Johns stated that she agrees and feels the City needs to <br />let people know what our dream is, or it will never happen. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that the focus will be on the property that the City owns. <br /> <br />2) Community Center Task Force <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he feels there should be a very diverse group of people on the <br />Community Center Task Force. He stated that he was wondering if there should be someone <br />from LifeFitness on the task force because they know what kind of fitness equipment is being <br />used these days. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen noted that Assistant City Administrator Nelson had listed in the staff <br />report a number of possible groups that could potentially have representation. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that she did not include business entities, but various <br />community groups. She stated that if the City partners with someone, such as Flagship Fitness, <br />they would be responsible for what type of equipment is included in the facility. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session IAprill5, 2008 <br />Page 4 of 10 <br />