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REQUEST T FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 1/28/98 ITEM NO: F-3 Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Reports and Recommendations Item Description: Authorization to Proceed on Plans and Specifications as per the Concept Plan for the Expansion of the Roseville Skating Center. BACKGROUND In 1997, the City Council authorized the firm of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderl i k to develop preliminary drawings for the expansion of the Roseville Skating Center. The following is background information for the expansion project: History of SkatinaCenter The following is a chronology of events leading to the development of the project to expand the Roseville Skating enter: 1. In 1959, the Roseville Arena was constructed.. 2. In 1 993, the John Rose Minnesota OVAL was constructed and attached to the Roseville Arena. 3. In 1 994, The City of Roseville made application to the Minnesota Legislature and was granted $500,000 for an expansion and improvement of the facilities. 4. In 1995, the Parks and Recreation Department was reorganized and the Roseville Skating Center was created. 5. In 1996, the City of Roseville made application to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission and was granted $50,000 for improvements to the Roseville Arena. S. In 1997, the Council appointed a citizens committee to investigate the recreational infrastructure needs of the community. This committee recommended that the Skating Center be expanded. 7. In 1997, the City Council authorized the consulting firm of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik to prepare plans for the expansion of the Skating Center. B. In January 1998, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended the project as proposed. Process The proposed design of the project was developed using the following process: a. Staff completed a review of needs outlined in the Parks and Recreation System Plan.