Minutes - Council Work Session - 07/31/2012

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Mayor Ramsey noted park and trail fees are collected and spent on the project that is a priority at that point in time. Councilmember Backous stated he was on the Park and Recreation Commission five years ago when this was in the works with the $5 million trust fund, which dried up because it was spent on other priorities, but that does not mean the money was never there. He noted there is still $2 million in the fund. City Administrator Ulrich stated the recommendation is to move forward with an architectural contract and work with a park planner to create design as a City project, and to not engage athletic associations at this point. Mayor Ramsey suggested the Park and Recreation Commission be asked to determine and identify other uses, prepare an RFP to design the building, and solicit ideas of what it should include, such as a warming house. City Administrator Ulrich suggested staff prepare a proposal and timeframe recommendation for the Council's consideration. Councilmember McGlone suggested staff not think too small when designing this building so it . can accommodate future expansion and possible uses. Mayor Ramsey stated he saw a plan that included a storage area for soccer but maybe more storage is needed for other users. Mr. Fields stated he spoke with Parks Leadperson Mike Berge about a storage area to hold maintenance equipment. He invited all to the October 6, 2012, Fall Jamboree to see a soccer tournament. Mayor Ramsey stated just because he does not come to a tournament does not mean he does not know such an event is well attended. Councilmember Backous stated he wanted to make the point that this type of tournament results in a positive economic impact. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to prepare a proposal and timeframe recommendation for the Council's consideration. 3. FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Noted. 4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT None City Council Work Session / July 31, 2012 Page 17 of 18