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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE. 3/10/98 ■ITEM NO,,, K-4 ....................................................................... Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section6m r Reports and Recommendations (Continued) Item Description: Professional Services Agreement with Ellerbe-Becket BACKGROUND While the need and desirability for an expansion of the Skating Center is generally accepted, the issue of how, where, and when to proceed with the expansion is made considerably more complex by the discussion on how to maximize the community benefit in the ultimate build out of the City Center campus, In response to this issue, staff has contacted firms with an expertise in both sports facilities and community master planning for assistance. Proposed is a Professional Services Agreement with Ellerbe-Becket, which has two parts: P An evaluation of the Skating, Entertainment, and Event Center expansion and renovation project—This phase provides an evaluation of the proposed Skating Center Phase 2 project with respect to the potential impact on future development potential of the Civic Center site. This evaluation will be in two parts. The first will review the proposed expansion that relates to the community facilities, including the community room, locker room, and related areas which are generally located in the northern portion of the project area. The second element is an evaluation of the possible restaurant, pro shop, and other market driven facilities (which may be part of the Skating Center Phase 2 project but are intended to proceed at a slightly slower pace), and the potential future impact on long-term development of the Civic Center site. [MOTE: This portion of the Phase 1 review would coordinate closely with the market study proposed to be completed by Mike Scott of United Properties.] I Part 2. Part 2 of the Ellerbe-Becket work plan would work with the City an defining the City Center Master Plan. The specific work program for this phase is less definite, requiring refinement with City Council in the coming weeks.