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(3) Motion by Smith< The Park Board recommends to the Council that the City attempt to negotiate a parcel of land between the Harstad property and Seminary of approximately 5 acres with _publc access for a tot lot. Seconded by Sullivan. Motion carries: 6 - Ayes J_ - Naye (Dahl) TAP Arena. City resident, James Checco, informed the Park Board that he felt New Brighton should have its own ice arena and asked what are the feasible alternatives to such an approach. Smith brought the Board up-to-date on the various aspects of an ice arena, its history, etc. Dahl cited that the lowest figure obtained by the Board for an ice arena was $750,000 and questioned how we can put this figure in the Capital Improvements Plan. Smith stated that one answer may be with a bond issue. Gunderman suggested to Checco that his group put together some type of package with all the details, including cost figures and location and then have the Park Board look into this proposal with the assurance of the group's assistance. Dahl would like to make some decision as to the total picture and not separate items,; first an ice arena, then an outdoor. pool, indoor pool, etc. Checco suggested to the Board that a City employee make a study of costs and location. Dahl stated that studies cost money. Gunderman said that the competition among area ice arenas is great. Smith stated that we would not want to 'put an ice arena on school property and he would like to see a feasibility study done. Gunderman asked about the possibility of a joint-powers agreement and further commented that the Park Board cannot do a feasi- bility study alone and if an interested group offers assistance, such a study would be possible. Dahl requested mare specific information about major facility needs for the City from the Citizens Study Committee. It was requested that a member of the Citizens Study Committee be present at the January Park Board meeting. Weissman suggested that the area park and recreation directors meet to discuss the possibilities and find a location in New Brighton. Motion by Weissman: For a preliminary investigation on part of the Department to question neighboring directors as to their plans and also the possible location of an arena. Seconded by Jasinski. Motion carries 7 - Ayes 0 - Nayes Motion by Smith: Requesting Department to come up with a plan to conduct a feasibility study for an ice arena and to include the amount of effort this will entail. Seconded by Jasinski. Motion carriese 7 - Ayes 0 - Nayes Jasinski stated that St. Anthony should be considered in that it offers the addition of a second school district and organized hockey program to contribute to the support and use of the project.