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the city did decide to do a bond; she is very familiar on how to set up the bond. Ms. Travis commented that we should begin working on the bond soon if we were going to go that direction. Ms. Travis stated that she doesn't know if a bond is the right thing to actually ask for. Ms. Travis feels that the city should look at every other financial opportunity first without having to ask the citizens to pay for this. If phasing needs to, be considered, that would be all right. Mary Capra added to the discussion stating that she has spoken with Morey Anderson from the City of New Brighton. New Brighton completed building a community center in 1994. The center currently leases space to many different organizations for revenue: The city built their center through an Economic Development Authority Revenue Bond. Presently, with the revenue bonds and the rentals the community center is covering 90% of its operating expenses. After polling the community, the city decided that there would be no fees charged to New Brighton residents. Ms. Capra continued stating that meeting space is limited in our area, and that the school district is currently turning down 40% of the calls due to lack of space. Ms. Capra indicated that even with Circle Pines building a community center and Lino Lakes building a YMCA; there is still a large demand for space. Theresa Brenner questioned what facilities would be put into the center. Ms. Brenner indicated the teens that she has talked to really have their hearts set on having their own little place. The teens have given Ms. Brenner the feeling that teens won't use the community center if it is for everybody, it will not meet the teens need. Ms: Brenner stated that when she talks to adults they say to put it all together, that we don't need two separate buildings. Ms. Brennerfeels that she is in the middle, because the teens are telling her that they want their own place, it is important to them. Ms. Capra added that Morey Anderson who works for the New Brighton Recreation Department, has been in the business for 35 years and commented that in dealing with youth centers, you will see children from grades 5 -9 using the facility often, but you will not get those teens from age 15 and up because they do not want adult supervision. Lucy Thompson suggested checking out the internet to find other cities that have had the same conversation that we are having now. Ms. Thompson commented that the city should be real clear about what the needs are before any decisions are made. FOLLOW - UP VISIT The six month Design Team follow up visit will be on June 12th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centerville Elementary School. A letter will be sent to all residents on the volunteer list, as well as the members of the Minnesota Design Team. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 4