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The Task Force agreed that it is possible, and important, to achieve both. Work will now begin to refine the costs for the community center project and break down overhead, capital, operating costs and possible revenues. Questions of how the facility would be financed were raised. Could bonds be issued without a vote? It was pointed out that a number of sources of financing were possible and would be reviewed in detail should the need for a community center be endorsed by the Task Force and City Council. It was also pointed out that the capital costs- would probably be financed over a number of years making annual costs to the taxpayers much smaller. The process for approval was then discussed. Did the City Council have to hold a public hearing on the Task Force report? Would a public hearing be held before approving a site and irrevocable resolution of participation with the Army National Guard? It was pointed out that the process was moving from the general to the specific. A positive expression of needs would not necessarily mean that a center would be built. It is possible that financing considerations or site availability would not prove suitable to support a center. Although there.. does not appear to be any state law requirements for a public hearing on a community center plan, the process is intended to inform and involve the community. That is why a periodic newsletter has been developed and distributed and weekly news articles prepared to inform and involve the community. Scheduling concerns were also discussed. The Guard would like a response as soon as possible to continue their .planning efforts. The Guard schedule is the. only compelling deadline. The Task Force concurred in the general need for facilities for community use, social use and recreation subject to community input and an understanding of next steps. 7. NEXT MEETING A community forum will be held June 29th at Edgewood Community Center. Discussion of the purpose of the meeting explored informational and input aspects. Both purposes will .be served. .Any persons interested in providing input to the ~'fask Force is welcome to do so. Input will be through individual comment with an opportunity to fill out. an opinion form. If a large turn out results, small group discussions will be organized with Task Force members facilitating the discussions. NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTER Task Force Minutes - June 8, 1989 - 5