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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 15,2018 Page 8 Councilmember McGehee asked why the lobbyists are able to educate the Legis- latures and not the user groups. Councilmember Laliberte stated lobbyists are paid to do that and the City gives them the information needed so lobbyists are able to get that audience with the Legislature. Councilmember Willmus thought it was also important to call attention to who uses the facility and where the user comes from. Not only is this a regional facili- ty,but there are international tournaments there as well. That is part of that narra- tive. Mayor Roe noticed in the CIP there is a figure for 2028 for replacing the chiller in the amount of$800,000 and asked if that is anticipating the useful life. Mr. Brokke indicated that was correct. Mayor Roe also noticed the scoreboard was in the report and the lighting system was listed in the CIP. He asked what the need basis was for roof replacement and bathroom remodeling. Mr. Brokke stated the lighting was a cursory point in the report as well. He noted the scoreboard was replaced in 2008 as part of the bonding effort and is not all that old. The scoreboard is very functional even though technology is continually changing. He stated the bathrooms located in the arena should be opened up to the entire facility for major meets and competitions. Staff is trying to better uti- lize the space. Mr. Trudgeon stated all of those items are integral to the operation of the OVAL and he did not want the Council to assume these are extras being added on. Mr. Brokke stated the roofs have been on the City CIP for a number of years and to him, the OVAL, mechanical room, and banquet facility qualify for the bonding effort. Councilmember Laliberte suggested sitting down with the Legislators and sharing this information with them. She stated State Representative Alice Hausman has always been a very key figure on the bonding committee. She thought State Rep- resentative Hausman is used to looking at these types of reports and being able to advocate and tell the City what needs to be added to help tell the story. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment, with no one coming for- ward.