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See pages 7 - 15 - for excerpt of the Park & Recreation joint meeting. Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 16, 2015 Page 11 1 Commissioner Stoner responded affirmatively. 2 3 Mayor Roe thanked the Commission for their initial draft, recognizing that repre- 4 sentatives of the Finance Commission present tonight also wanted to speak to the 5 document, advising that he would open discussion for public comment after hear - 6 ing this next item from the Parks & Recreation Commission. 7 8 Cedarholm Golf Course Clubhouse Improvement Options dated October 29, 2015 9 (Attachment B) 10 Chair Stoner reported on the Commission's review of this issue and areas identi- 11 fied by and tasked by the City Council as listed, including seeking public input on 12 potential options. As part of their research and analysis, Chair Stoner noted that 13 the Commission had evaluated the current building versus a new structure, with 14 four options provided as detailed in Attachment B, and further outlined and bro- 15 ken down in Attachment C, including how to accomplish that without additional 16 impacts to the tax levy. 17 18 City Council and Park & Recreation Commission Discussion 19 Councilmember McGehee, on this report and recommendations of the Commis - 20 sion, offered her absolute agreement and expressed her appreciation for the op - 21 tions given. From previous reports by the Commission, Councilmember 22 McGehee stated that the golf course saw usage by Roseville residents at 29%, but 23 sought clarification on the differential in fees/costs for residents and non - 24 residents. Councilmember McGehee opined this was a valuable asset for Rose - 25 ville based on its demographics — young and old — and suggested great potential if 26 other functions, rentals and cross-country skiing during the winter months were 27 made available in the future. Councilmember McGehee opined that the Commis - 28 sion was on the right track. 29 30 Councilmember . Willmus concurred with the comments of Councilmember 31 McGehee; and opined that the current building had gone far beyond its useful life 32 expectancy, and . therefore opined it would be a mistake to try to renovate it. 33 Councilmember Willmus stated that, going forward, he thought it important that 34 the Commission had recognized the need to identify revenue to help offset costs, 35 which he found a critical part of the discussion. Councilmember Willmus also 36 noted the need for that discussion to include the context of the building needed 37 going forward, whether to be primarily focused on golf, or something different; 38 stating his preference for developing various scenarios. In the event in the future 39 'jthat Cedarholm should be changed or repurposed, Councilmember Willmus noted 40 that the building could have other uses; and while not interested in selling that 41 property at this time, there may come a time in the future when it needs to be re - 42 purposed. Therefore, Councilmember Willmus opined that how the building is 43 constructed and/or laid out could accommodate potential future needs facing the 44 community. 45