Recreation/Senior Center and Aquatic Center Expansion Task Force Agenda and Packet 2016 06 29

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Task Force Meeting Minutes June 15th, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Council will continue to support the CIP as currently, with funds from the general fund ($125,000). The amount of$500,000 each will be funded with sales tax and be proposed to City Council to determine additional details. VII. Telephone Poll and Citizen Survey Results —The phone survey reached 400 registered voters, and provides another set of data points to consider. Results were generally favorable. Detailed results were included in the packet provided for the June 15th Task Force meeting. Maxine Most was present to voice her concern that a stand alone outdoor pool was not in the overall project design. The Task Force felt the public input process was thorough and valid when determining what amenities would be included in the conceptual designs presented. VIII. Refined Floor Plans and Cost Estimate — Sink Combs Dethlefs The shift in parking lots was discussed. There was not a cost savings by moving parking to the west, and there was concern that doing so would take out a current recreation amenity. Chris Kastelic gave an update on the LSAB meeting. They questioned how do you set up a budget without first having a list of sustainable items and solutions. He discussed solar lease options and buy back programs. Conceptual design plans were altered to include direct senior center access, partition walls, consult room was added, adjusted orientation of restrooms downstairs, patio off pool was redesigned, track will remain with the current layout with possible piece added to allow direct access to cardio area and restrooms, cardo stations will increase from 31 to 65. For Memory Square, the shell of the building will stay and modifications to the inside and outside will be made. A family changing room will be added to the north, and an exterior renderings will help visualize the look of the facilities shell. The cost of the full project now is at $28,153,309 and includes the recreation center and Memory Square. Project management fee was reduced to $392,965 (2%). The dive well was discussed and SCD presented 4 options. The 4th option was supported by the Task Force, which was the recreational option and would allow for recreation diving in aquatics area. It was suggested to explore the option of adding a climb wall to Memory Square's pool. A proposed construction plan was given by SCD. Staff will work to determine lost revenue based on the closure of areas in the facility. Sales tax would start right away, and funds streaming in could help cover the loss during construction. Michael Menaker raised the question of what if$28 million isn't enough with rising construction cost possibilities. Michele VanPelt said we would build what was proposed to the voters. Councilman Lipton said City Council could make corrections if that occurred, and he hopes to fast track the project to avoid the 3