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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1993 Page 9 Council Business. continued LeFevere said the parties have agreed to share design and construction costs, and create a condominium association agreement so that each party would own its portion of the building. Both the City and School District will proceed to the preliminary stages of design and plans and specs. Each party has the opportunity to back out of the project at any time. The City would be the contracting authority, and architects and construction firms would be retained by the City. Bids would be awarded by the City. Each party would pay its own utility expenses. The agreement provides for the possibility that if either party decides to sell their portion, the other party has first refusal rights to purchase that portion on the same terms. Park and Recreation Director Maurie Anderson feels this agreement includes all the details needed for a cooperative agreement between two parties, and the terms work well for the City. Gunderman asked if there is an opportunity to combine the Family Center with a senior citizen center. Anderson said the plans include options to provide additional space for a senior center. However, it is more expensive to add these options at a later date, than include the space at this time. He noted that the Parks Department will be operating their senior programs at the Family Center. Williams noted it is a very important to clarify that there are still a number of options available for the Senior Center. Dick Pellow asked what would be the total project cost to New Brighton taxpayers. Anderson said the total building cost would be $4.5 million, minus $780,000 in school district monies. Finance Director Margaret Egan said the 1993 taxpayer costs would be $410,000 and would be divided among businesses and residents. Benke noted that the City is still investigating options for alternative financing. Pellow questioned the amount of tax ratio between businesses and residents. Benke shares Pellow's concern for the allocation of taxes, but noted that the State Legislature determines those allocations. It is the City's job to provide the best services at the lowest cost. Williams noted that it helps the City to have Pellow's and the support of the business community. Many businesses and residents feel this type of center in New Brighton is long overdue. Anderson said the Family Center's projected costs is about 50% less than the previously proposed Community Center. The New Brighton Chamber Board of Directors voted their support for the Family Center; and this statement is a significant show of support from the business community. Williams commended LeFevere, Anderson, Jeanetta, and the school district staff for their tremendous work on the project. Motion by Larson, seconded by Rebelein, to APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Family Service Center Agreement Report 93-249