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CIVIC SITE TASK FORCE – JULY 31, 2018 6 <br /> <br />be to construct a one-story building on the Civic Site with the knowledge that a second or third <br />story could be added if the programming being offered was successful. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned if the current park programs were profitable. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained the programs were running at 85% costs being recovered and <br />15% were subsidized. She stated she fully supported park and recreation programming even if <br />they were operating at a slight loss. She believed it was valuable to the public to have park and <br />recreation programming available. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes indicated a wedding venue may be something to consider as this would <br />bring in more revenue than additional rec programming for the Civic Site. <br /> <br />Mr. Ericson stated birthday parties and other family gatherings could also be considered for the <br />Civic Site if it were to have a gathering space. <br /> <br />Ms. Mitchell commented meeting space was difficult to find for local non-profits and committees <br />as well. <br /> <br />Ms. Ward suggested the gathering space be able to be broken down into smaller rooms and then <br />back into a large room. She believed the more adaptable the space was the better. <br /> <br />Mr. Pichati reported there were numerous community centers in the metro area that were <br />subsidized and this would have to be a conversation the Council would have to have. <br /> <br />Mr. Zimmerman stated City will have to consider what type of revenue generators could co- <br />locate within the Civic Site space. He indicated a fitness center may be a good use to consider. <br /> <br />Ms. Ward discussed how the Maplewood Community Center operates and noted the amenities <br />provided at this facility. She indicated partnerships would be a great thing for the Task Force to <br />consider. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned how the group felt about the Civic Site having a gym and <br />fitness center. She wondered if the site was large enough to house these amenities. <br /> <br />Mr. Beggin stated a small work out space could fit. He noted that there were some park and rec <br />programs that were profitable and these could be further evaluated for the Civic Site. <br /> <br />Mr. Zimmerman suggested partnerships be pursued with Bethel and Northwestern students to <br />see if they would be willing to teach fitness or other types of classes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented she did not want the Civic Site to take away commercial <br />opportunities from TCAAP. <br /> <br />Chair Lambeth requested the HGA representatives and staff consolidate all of the comments <br />made this evening into a plan that would be reviewed in August. <br />