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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30. 1996 12 it Mr. Fritsinger reviewed the draft master agreement between cities which lays provides basic guidelines for operation of four sheets of ice, financial guarantee, establishes the board of I directors and how they would operate. He advised the supplemental agreement is between the four cities and two hockey associations to outline ice rental requirements and establish escrow funds. Mr. Fritsinger noted the financial agreement which is based on the population of each city I (15.5% for Arden Hills). Mr. Fritsinger then reviewed the agreement which is between Ramsey County and the City and relates to requiring cities to guarantee 1,000 hours and other issues of operation of the facility. I Mr. Fritsinger noted this issue has been a discussion item for most of the summer and he has tried to approach it from the avenue of how best to minimize the City's risk. He then read the I specific conditions of approval indicated in the proposed Resolution and advised the MASC and hockey associations request for approval of Resolution #96-47. I Mayor Probst asked if the approval by the other three cities included a sunset provision. Mr. Fritsinger stated to his knowledge, it did not. Mayor Probst asked if a participant for the fourth sheet has been determined. Mr. Fritsinger advised the MASC has indicated they will not I continue the project with three sheets, and they are pursuing the fourth sheet with other agencies. It was noted the Mighty Ducks grant application must be submitted by Friday of this week or be deferred for one year. Ie COlmcilmember Aplikowski inquired regarding the indication that Ramsey County gets to name I one arena or decide colors and asked how this will be done. Mr. Fritsinger explained this particular issue has not been resolved and, in this case, MASC allowed Ramsey County to identify tllose things and Ramsey County has indicated it will work with participating I communities. Councilmember Malone commented it is difficult to follow these documents and noted that I Spring Lake Park and Forest Lake, as well as Brooklyn Park, are no longer part of this agreement. He reviewed the method of down payment from participating entities and asked if the Master Agreement will be amended to include Ramsey County. Mr. Fritsinger stated it will I not and explained that when Ramsey County drafted that agreement, they were intending to have it as a supplement to tlle master agreement. I Councilmember Malone inquired regarding membership on the board by Ramsey County. Mr. Fritsinger indicated this is correct but there have been discussions about the potential to expand the board to include two more members. Councilmember Malone stated his concern about the I number of "loose ends" this close to the end of the process. He stated he remains concerned about the financial burden to tax payers. Councilmember Malone stated he would have a very I hard time supporting this proposal. Councilmember Hicks read the title of the proposed resolution and asked ifthe City would be f' involved in the direct construction and day-to-day operation of the project. Mr. Fritsinger explained the title was changed because in Arden Hill's case due to the consortium, the City is not directly involved in the same issues as Blaine and Coon Rapids would be. I