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City Council Study Session - 03/21/05 Minutes - Page 4 bringing in engineers. Mayor Klausing questioned Councilmember Kough on the context of Mr. Johnson's opinions and comments related to the action before the City Council at this time regarding authorizing an engineering study. Councilmember Kough opined that the City Council was not taking all factors into consideration; and questioned the process to-date in requesting proposals. Discussion included funding for engineering studies through Xcel Energy; type of coolant used in the chiller; compatibility of the two systems at the OVAL and the Arena; status of the Task Force related to tonight's requested Council action; cost of the engineering study; timing, costs and revenue with the upcoming ice season; the operational functions of the OVAL for the last 11 years; and future maintenance of the facility. Mayor Klausing called for additional public comment at this time. Al Sands, 2612 Aldine Mr. Sands spoke in opposition to the motion; opining that the financial history of the facility was dismal and future revenue requirements on an annual basis to make the facility self- supporting, in addition to repairs and maintenance were unknown at this time. Mr. Sands recommended a full study by the Task Force be completed prior to Council action on this agenda item, further opining that the facility was utilized b minority of professional skaters, and didn't serve the citizens of Roseville on a broad level. Mr. Sands opined that installation of artificial turf at area playgrounds would be a better use of public funds. Dan Roe, 2100 N Avon Street Mr. Roe addressed before the Council, specifically the Task Force's request that this engineering study be initiated as part of their analysis of the facility - both short and long-term. Mr. Roe opined that Steps 3 and 4 of the proposed study appeared to be premature; and recommended contracting Steps 1, 2, 5 and 6