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June 13, 2017 Page 5 of 6 reserve. The Department's goal is to maintain the Eagles Nest Indoor Playground as a premier choice for safe indoor play, generate new interest, new business and remain competitive with other recreational or amusement type facilities. The renovation project would be scheduled during the months of September and October. September is the optimal time for this process to begin. NBCC closes to the public during the week of Labor Day for its Annual Maintenance Shutdown and September is the slowest month of the year at the Eagles Nest Indoor Playground. Removal of the current structure will take place during the Annual Maintenance Shutdown Week September 5. The projected reopening of the Eagles Nest is currently planned for November 3. Councilmember Strub requested further information on how much the Eagle's Nest was used. Acting Parks and Recreation Director Hicks stated in the last year over 51,000 admissions were sold. He explained the site also hosted over 1,200 birthdays. He reported the Eagle's Nest was being viewed as a regional amenity. Councilmember Strub questioned how much public input was received for this project along with the amount of revenue was being generated by the Eagle's Nest. Acting Packs and Recreation Director Hicks described the public input process and how the information gathered was incorporated into the project. He reported the Eagle's Nest generates $150,000 annually through admissions along with an additional $100,000 for birthday parties. Councilmember Snub stated he fully supported the replacement ofthe Eagle's Nest and believed this was a vital community asset. Councilmember Burg reported she served as the PREC liaison and had the pleasure ofreviewing each ofthe vendor's proposals. She thanked staff for addressing her quality concerns and for answering her numerous questions. She stated she would be supporting the playground replacement. Councilmember Jacobsen appreciated staffs efforts to address the quality and safety concerns ofthe Council. He explained he was astounded by the continual use ofthis amenity. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter thanked City Clerk Marohn and IT Administrator Barte for their work on the City's website. He explained he would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference Wednesday through Friday of this week. He commented on the Council's upcoming worksession topics. He provided the Council with an update on the water treatment plant and the TUV SUD project. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the EDC met last Wednesday where the group received orientation information along with a recap on NBE. She explained the EDC has changed their meeting date for July to the 12`h. She indicated the Cable Commission recently held a strategic planning meeting and provided the Council with a summary from this meeting. Mary Buri Councilmember Burg reported PREC would meet next on July 22nd Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission met last night and discussed body worn cameras. He thanked all of the Commissioners who serve on this group. In addition, the group discussed the measles outbreak. He explained the Public Safety Department would be hiring a part-time Public Safety Officer. He noted the Fill the Boot campaign would be held in the coming weeks. He reminded New Brighton residents that National Night Out was on Tuesday, August Is'. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and U dates