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Councilmember Musgrove mentioned. She asked if there would be an appetite to not bring this back until City Hall is paid off and they are not just paying interest on the Public Works facility. Mayor Kuzma stated this will likely be up to future Councils to decide. He noted that it is important for this Council that they put a pause on the Community Center discussion. City Administrator Hagen said Staff will not spend any more time on the building plan for the Community City; however, they will still look at planning this site for a potential future building. The consensus of the Council was to not ask a ballot question for the Community Center piece of this project and to pause this aspect of the project, but to direct Staff to look into just building a splash pad in this area. 2.03: Old Town Hall Discussion - 50th Anniversary - Renovation Quotes - Please Note: this case was moved from 2.4 to case 2.3. Community Development Director Hanson reviewed the Staff report in regard to renovating the old Town Hall in conjunction with Ramsey's 50th anniversary. She reviewed the quotes received for the proposed work. Mayor Kuzma asked where the funds would come from for this project. City Administrator Hagen said this is to be determined. He noted that the two funding sources that have been discussed are the EDA fund or the Park and Trail Dedication fund, depending on the intended use. Councilmember Howell asked if they were to use EDA funds for this project if they would be able to use the building for Parks and Recreation classes and programming. City Attorney Knaak said he would have to look into what would and would not be allowed as a use for the building. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if it would be acceptable that they use EDA funds for the project then have a private company lease the building. City Attorney Knaak said yes. Councilmember Woestehoff said this makes the most logical sense to him in terms of what would be most valuable to the City. Councilmember Riley noted that when the EDA was thinking about renting this out in the past it was going to cost more to fix it up then they would be able to get back. Councilmember Howell shared that she would like to see the project get done either way, but her preference would be to use Park Dedication funds so the building could be used for classes and City Council Work Session / July 23, 2024 Page 9 of 12