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<br />February 15,2001 <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />Mr. Peterson reviewed the estimated costs for installation of electricity at the park with <br />Council noting that the park would benefit from sewer, water and parking lot <br />improvements at some point. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra clarified that $66,730 would provide power to electrical poles <br />and a main junction box in the park for a future building. Mr. Peterson concurred. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg summarized the costs stating that sewer would cost approximately <br />$15,000, water would cost approximately $3,000, paving of the parking lot would cost <br />approximately $62,000, concession building would cost approximately $125,000, and <br />electrical installation would cost approximately $67,000. Mayor Swedberg stated that the <br />City could choose to phase in various improvements, do no improvements or complete all <br />improvements at one (1) time. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated that consideration should be given to the order of improvements if <br />improvements are desired. For example the parking lot should not be paved until sewer <br />and water are installed at the park. Mr. Peterson also explained that the City has yet to <br />receive approval for a submitted permit to connect to the MCES lift station. <br /> <br />Ms. De Vine stated that funds for paving of the parking lot are contained in the Parks and <br />Recreation Committee budget for 2002 or 2003. However, the Parks and Recreation <br />Committee was not intending t~ paving the parlDbt until LaMotte Drive was repaved. <br />(J.,J <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg stated the proposed entire project would cost $312,000. <br /> <br />Ms. DeVine reminded Council the Centerville Lions Club has proposed paying $125,000 <br />for construction of a concession stand and the $62,000 for paving the parking lot would <br />be expended from the Parks and Recreation Committee's budget. <br /> <br />Mr. Bill Bisek, Kelly's Komer, appeared before Council and requested that Council fund <br />the electrical installation as it would be a great asset to the community to improve the <br />park and be able to host various recreational activities. Mr. Bisek explained that the park <br />does not need everything proposed right now, but simply the electricity to make it <br />functional. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked Mr. Bisek if the park had electricity and the <br />City hosted softball tournaments, how the fees would be distributed. Council Member <br />Broussard Vickers questioned whether the City would retain a portion of the fees. <br /> <br />Mr. Bisek explained the teams are each charged an entry fee which in applied for <br />purchasing trophies, maintenance of the fields, and other costs. The City could profit <br />from concessions, parking, and by drawing people to the community. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if it would be fair to say there would be, at <br />some point, money to be made by the person or entity hosting the tournament and monies <br />left over for the City. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that it would be helpful <br />if the City could rely on recouping improvement costs in a certain amount of time. <br /> <br />Page 8 of 18 <br />