Recreation/Senior Center and Aquatic Center Expansion Task Force Agenda and Packet 2016 05 25

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Task Force Meeting Minutes May 11th, 2016 Page 2of3 Fair Campaign trainings will occur with the Task Force, in addition 2 are scheduled: June 8 from 9 -10 am and June 13 6 -7 pm. Both are at city hall and will be facilitated by Attorney Sam Light. July 18 will be the last Task Force official day. The expansion cost sits at about $30 million. Council originally envisioned $15 to $25 million. Current prediction may be too high, and Sink Combs Dethlefs will be asked to lower it closer to $27 million. An estimate per household cost was given; at $25 million dollars it would be about $117 per year and about $40 per year additional for O &M (based on a $500,000 house). Must also consider business property owners, because the tax cost would amount to 3 times the cost for them. VI. Subcommittee Updates — Tom Tennessen gave the update on the subcommittee that is meeting to review the Greenplay documents. They gave specific questions that they had for Greenplay, and the next meeting to discuss it will be May 18th at 5:00 pm at the Recreation /Senior Center. VII. Feedback from May 4th Open House — Sink Combs Dethlefs Open house documents will be posted as an addendum to tonight's meeting, as details of the open house are listed there. SCD will work with staff to modify designs based on feedback received. The surface in the MAC gym was discussed and the 3 types considered are rubber, wood, and turf. Each have an advantage with rubber being the cheapest, and turf giving the best programmable options. It was discussed whether the MAC gym should be eliminated based on the $2.8 million cost. Kaylix McClure thought the youth would be able to utilize the turf for programs and activities and felt the gymnasium already provided a wood floor option. There was overwhelming support to keep the MAC gym. The current plans offer a little of something for everyone. Deborah Fahey spoke of her expectations for the expansion to have high sustainability standards, and to build with future generations in mind. Councilman Lipton said net zero is difficult to impossible to achieve in recreation centers, and that comments at the open house were positive with what was presented in regards to sustainability. VIII. Refined Floor Plans and Cost Estimate - Sink Combs Dethlefs Most of the overrun in current cost predictions comes from site plan considerations. SCD will look to modify the parking options, with possibly moving west with the parking lot addition and relocating the tennis courts on the recreation center campus grounds. If courts were moved, consideration will be given to restrooms and water availability. It was agreed that the cost savings could occur by eliminating the new track loop and keep the current configuration. Would like to get the project closer to $27 million, from the current $30 million. Each Task Force member provided input on site plans and facility designs. Overall the Task Force agreed the track should remain as it currently is and the MAC gym with turf was supported. Rich Bradfield would like to have discussions 3