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<br />The following was discussed in relation to the concept plan: <br />· The parking ramp included in the concept plan <br />· The possibility of resident discounts with Golds Gym <br />· Community benefits provided by the proposed uses <br />· The need for the City to continue ongoing discussions of a City Park and Recreation <br />program <br />· Synergy with Crest View and the proposed uses I possibility of a skyway or scheduled <br />van pickups for Crest View residents <br />· The possibility ofthe site becoming a destination site <br /> <br />Mr. Deal stated PSD, LLC would like to move quickly to secure an agreement with Golds Gym <br />if there is general agreement from Council on the basis of the concept that has been presented. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson advised it should be kept in mind if the civic uses included in the <br />Ramsey Town Center master plan are changed and it is determined that the community center <br />will be attached to Golds Gym, they will need to consider the disposition of the land where the <br />civic component had been envisioned. He asked if there is an estimate of cost participation from <br />the City's perspective. <br /> <br />Mr. Deal replied the cost participation would be in the hands of the City in relation to the uses <br />they would like to include and the desired arrangement. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator Nelson asked if Golds Gym is seeking anything specifically from the <br />City in terms of the surrounding uses in making a decision on whether to locate in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Mr. Deal replied he believes the owner of Golds Gym would like to meet with the City if there is <br />to be a working relationship with the City. He does not believe he is looking beyond resident <br />discounts at this point. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Strommen noted the general consensus of the councilmembers present is in <br />agreement with the components that have been outlined and interest in the energy the proposed <br />concept would bring to the area. She noted there are two members of the Council that are not <br />present tonight. <br /> <br />Mr. Deal indicated PSD, LLC would like to start working with staff to present the concept plan <br />with Golds Gym, and would continue to work on the hotel aspect of the concept. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey urged the discussion of a conference site to be included in the hotel <br />discussions to ensure the correct planning for the amount of rooms that would be needed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson pointed out that an additional hotel facility could be a good use on the <br />land where the civic component was originally included in the master plan. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Strommen requested this item be included on an upcoming worksession for <br />further discussion when the entire Council is present. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session I April 3, 2007 <br />Page 4 or 14 <br />