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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 16, 2015 Page 11 Cominissioner Stoner responded affirmatively. Mayor Roe thanlced the Commission for their initial draft, recognizing that repre- sentatives of the Finance Commission present tonight also wanted to speak to the document, advising that he would open discussion for public comment after hear- ing this next itein from the Parks & Recreation Coinmission. Cedarholm Golf Course Clubhouse Imbrovement Options dated October 29, 2015 (Attachment B� Chair Stoner reported on the Coinmission's review of this issue and areas identi- fied by and tasked by the City Council as listed, inclucling seeking public input on potential options. As part of their research and analysis, Chair Stoner noted that the Commission had evaluated the current building versus a new structure, with four options provided as detailed in Attachment B, and further outlined and bro- ken down in Attachment C, including how to accomplish that without additional impacts to the tax levy. City Council and Parlc & Recreation Commission Discussion Councilmember McGehee, on this report and recominendations of the Commis- sion, offered her absolute agreement and expressed her appreciation for the op- tions given. From previous reports by the Coinmission, Councilmember McGe- hee stated that the golf course saw usage by Roseville residents at 29%, but sought clarification on the differential in fees/costs for residents and non- residents. Councilineinber McGehee opined this was a vahiable asset for Rose- ville based on its demographics — young and old — and suggested great potential if other functions, rentals and cross-country slciing during the winter months were made available in the fiiture. Councilmeinber McGehee opined that the Commis- sion was on the right track. Councilmember Willmus concurred with the comments of Councilmember McGehee; and opined that the current building had gone far beyond its useful life expectancy, and therefore opined it would be a mistake to try to renovate it. Councilmember Willmus stated that, going forward, he thought it important that the Coinmission had recognized the need to identify revenue to help offset costs, which he found a critical part of the discussion. Councilmember Willmus also noted the need for that discussion to include the context of the building needsed going forward, whether to be primarily focused on golf, or something different; stating his preference for developing various scenarios. In the event in the future that Cedarholm should be changed or repurposed, Councilmeinber Willmus noted that the building could have other uses; and while not interested in selling that property at this time, there may come a time in the future when it needs to be re- purposed. Therefore, Councilmember Willmus opined that how the building is constructed and/or laid out could accommodate potential future needs facing the community.