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-30- Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos.replied no. Councilmember Anderson inquired as to what the price difference was between resident and non- resident fees. - Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that he was not sure, but could get the infom~ation for the Committee. Mayor Gamec stated that from what he understands the pool is very profitable. He stated that he would agree to entering into an ageement with the City of Anoka for one year, but thinks there should be some discussions between the two cities fo discuss the overall benefits that exist for the residents of both cities. Councilmember Cormolly suggested inclUding a question on the survey that is being sent out to the Ramsey residents regarding the community center to determine if there is an interest for the City to continue providing funding to the Anoka pool. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted that the City of Anoka's Aquatic Center Manager offered to make a presentation if the Committee so desired. Councilmember Corn-tolly inquired if the Park Commission's feeling was that the City is only providing SOlnething for a small portion of children in Ramsey and for that reason would prefer to keep the money in the City and provide more opportunities within the City. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the Park Commission felt that the money would better serve the residents of.Ramsey if it was used to develop a similar use in the City of Ramsey. Conncihnember Anderson Stated that staff should clarify the figures with the City of Anoka to make sure they are understanding them correctly. She also requested that staff find out what the costs are for resident and non-resident lessons and open swim. Councihnember Connolly inquired if the residents of Rainsey would be given the same status as the residents of Anoka for swi.mming lessons. . Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that that was part of the original agreement. Councilrnenaber Comaolly stated that she would like to verify that that is included in the new agreement. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos inquired if the Comlnittee would like a presentation fi'om the Aquatic Center or would they like staff to find out the infon'nation. Finance Committee/October 24, 2000 Page 2 of 7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I