Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/14/2017

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would be a high-end gathering space for the community that could be used regardless of the temperature outside. Councilmember Shryock asked for information on the membership rates that would be offered. Mr. Haid stated that he would be willing to offer credits to Ramsey residents. He stated that the children are not charged for membership. He stated that a single person would pay $64 per month, while a family of four (two adults and two children) would pay $132 per month. He noted that health insurance often provides a reimbursement of$20 per month. He noted that he would also provide discounts to students. He noted that initially he would provide a large amount of credits to residents, explaining that if he could provide a discount to someone joining the club that would help that person become healthier and he would also gain a long-term client. He stated that the model is that in the next 20 years the facility would not become overcrowded. He stated that he has a different model which offers different programming for those people that are unfit, so that they are more comfortable and work with personal trainers to find the best program for them. He stated that if there is a child that is not fit, he would involve a personal trainer to work with that child. He explained that he would not nickel and dime those costs to clients, as he sees that as a benefit in building the relationship with the clients. Councilmember Shryock stated that discounts are great but encouraged Mr. Haid to think about how much people are willing to commit. She stated that discounts are one thing but you would need to ask who is going to join and whether they are willing to commit. She asked if there is a way you could address the unfit clients who may have concern with the long-term commitment to fitness. Mr. Haid stated that he has experience in the field and noted that fitness becomes a drug. He noted that once people start feeling better they realize the benefit and want to come back. He stated that he will manage by walking the facility and being involved, rather than sitting back at a desk. He explained that the person who signs up the client is responsible for that client as part of his income is tied to those memberships and therefore they want to see people be successful. He noted that he has specialized people he can assign to a client that helps them develop a program that will be successful for them. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama thanked Mr. Haid for the introduction to the project and reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Kuzma asked the difference in acreage if a parking ramp is used. Jeff Minea replied that if a parking ramp is provided it could shrink the site size to 1.5 to two acres. Mr. Haid stated that if the ramp is considered he would still want some site parking as well for families. Councilmember Riley asked for more information on the financing partner. City Council Work Session/February 14, 2017 Page 3 of 7