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Regular City Council Meeting — 02/09/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 23 Maschka moved, Ihlan seconded, adopted the proposed Concept Plan for the Central Park Dale Street Athletic Field Complex, as presented in the staff report dated February 9,2004. Councilmember Maschka noted that this was not an ideal option, but was workable and the most cost-effective solution at this time. Councilmember Kough sought clarification of anticipated costs for the project. Mr. Brokke noted that the Roseville Area Youth Football Association anticipated a total expenditure of $700,000, which would create a challenge requiring substantial fundraising on their part; and that the project would need to be done according to outlined specifications, and volunteer labor and materials would reduce the costs of the project. Councilmember Schroeder reiterated his concerns about fencing the fields, and the futility of keeping people off them if they wanted to access the fields; opining the need to find other alternatives (i.e., less scheduling, better tur�. Councilmember Ihlan clarified the requested motion, to approve the concept plan for future use, with no financial commitment on the part of the City at this time; with the Youth Association fundraising for the project. Mr. Brokke con�rmed Councilmember Ihlan's perceptions. Mayor Klausing noted that he had initially concurred with Councilmember Schroeder's concerns, and was not enthused due to the aesthetics of fencing, but noted that preservation of the City's asset was a compelling one, since taxpayer monies had been used to develop the area. Mayor Klausing further noted that ongoing budget constraints required the City to consider alternative funding sources from organizations. Mayor Klausing concluded by opining his support of the concept plan, since there was no initial cost to the City.