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<br />City Council Study Session Minutes- 01/12/04 <br />Page 19 <br /> <br />expense for fuel cell related to a study climate and the <br />intriguing aspects of this new technology; anticipated <br />substantial rate increases by Xcel Energy and ramifications <br />to the OVAL; projected staff time to pursue special <br />legislation; research on additional and/or alternative <br />efficiencies available for operational costs; and additional <br />revenue sources and cost savings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Maschka spoke in support of staff pursuing <br />additional efficiencies at the OVAL. <br /> <br />Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmembers Schroeder <br />and Kough in pursuing cost savings at the facility. <br /> <br />John Kysylyczyn, 3083 Victoria Street N <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that staff should seek out Rep. Phil <br />Krinkie, Chair of the Capital Bonding Committee, rather <br />than wasting time seeking support from the legislative <br />delegation; further opining that there would be little support <br />from Rep. Krinkie for such a proposal. <br /> <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn opined the need to define whether the City <br />wished to have the OVAL become a regional organization <br />or maintain it as a community center, noting that the City <br />would need to negotiate usage rights if regional ownership <br />were sought. <br /> <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn recommended pursuit of money-making <br />ideas by staff, rather than legislation, that are under the <br />control of the City (i.e., a pro or gift shop; permanent food <br />establishment or restaurant facilities; or construction of a <br />power generation facility to power City Hall and the OVAL, <br />with potential of excess generated electricity to Xcel as <br />required by law). <br /> <br />E. Liquor Licenses Liquor Licenses <br />Councilmember Kough sought clarification from Finance <br />Director Chris Miller regarding the current on-sale and off- <br />sale liquor licenses available in the City. <br /> <br />Discussion included the specific number of licenses <br />