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<br />Councilmember Elvig stated that staff already has a lot of community input in the archives that <br />can be used. He stated that this was the information that DJR Architects used in determining the <br />square footage' and multiple use options. He stated that he does not feel the City needs to <br />conduct any more surveys on this subject. He questioned how the City could begin packaging <br />the concept. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that by talking to the community, the City could get <br />buy-in by citizens. She suggested that a Community Center Task Force could be started so <br />people can start feeling that they have a stake in the process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he feels this was done 7 years ago and the information received <br />then has not changed. He stated that he does not want the City to be in the same place with the <br />community center as it is with the Town Center. He stated that he feels the community center <br />needs to be market driven. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich suggested'that staff begin drafting a proposal for the type of facility <br />the City would like. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson reviewed the site plans put together by DJR Architects. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that at the last work session there was talk about preservation of <br />green space which is what precipitated the 'discussion about the community center and including <br />questions on a survey. She stated that discussion at that work session was that because this <br />would involve tax dollars, the City should ask people what they supported because it will impact <br />their taxes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that Andover's open space referendum costs $200,000/year for a <br />$2,000,000 project. He stated that the City is not planning to build this facility tomorrow, but <br />should start putting dollars away now and let residents know that the City is looking ahead and <br />what our projected building date is. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he feels if the City can bring the land to the table there are a lot <br />of different things that could happen with private entities. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that she likes the idea of including a small theater as part of the <br />plan. <br /> <br />The City Council discussed what the community will support year round at a community center. <br /> <br />MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / October 2, 2007 <br />Page 8 of9 <br />