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February 10, 1988 Park-Board Minutes Page 6 <br />VI. Old Business <br />A. Civic Center <br />Anderson said the city has been looking at the civic <br />center issue for over a year. The Park Board makes a <br />recommendation and~then it goes on to the Citizens Study <br />Committee. The Park Board has drawn up what it feels <br />should be in a community center and has looked at about <br />6 of them, have an idea of cost and know that they don't <br />break even. They require 15-20 acres of land. The Park <br />Board has looked at St. Anthony Jr. High and Middle <br />School facility. Have talked about renting rooms in <br />that facility and use classrooms, gymnasium, and <br />possibly the pool. St. Anthony is very interested in <br />working with us. The Park Board needs direction from <br />the Council. Does the Council want to build? If so, it <br />is a long process. We may still want to consider St. <br />Anthony. We probably wouldn't program until fall. <br />Brandt asked if programs would be moved to the St. <br />Anthony facility. <br />Anderson said we would expand and possibly move some <br />programs. Using this facility would mean we would not <br />be affected by school holidays and special events. <br />Johnson asked if we could work with St. Anthony on joint <br />programming. <br />Anderson said yes, we would do more of that. <br />Brandt said St. Anthony uses Park View. <br />Anderson said they may be losing that school in about 2 <br />years. <br />Rose said Shoreview has their preliminary plan now for a <br />Community center. <br />Seward asked if we could do it jointly with them. <br />Anderson said no, it's too far. <br />Brandt said this could be discussed at the Council <br />Workshop that is coming up. <br />Anderson said we need answers from the Council like: <br />Are you willing to use 15 to 20 acres of land. <br />Are you willing to spend $3 - $6 million. <br />