06/15/1993 - City Council Special
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
June 15, 1993
A special City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, June 15 1993 at 5:00 p.m., In the lunch
room of the Municipal Center Building. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on the status
of the multi-use recreation facility project. Those present were Mayor Egan and City Councilmembers
Awada, Hunter, Masin and Wachter. Also present were Director of Finance VanOverbeke, Director of Parks
and Recreation Vraa, Acting Director of Community Development Hohenstein and City Administrator Hedges.
MULTI-USE RECREATION FACILITY PROJECT
City Administrator Hedges made reference to work the staff is coordinating on the multi-use
recreation facility project for the Community Fund Raising Committee. He specifically addressed points that
were raised in a recent correspondence by Pat Dill who is chair person of the Eagan Civic Arena Fund
Raising Committee. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa presented drawings that were prepared by Arena
Consulting and Construction (ACC) who were hired by the City to provide a building cost estimate. He also
presented site drawings to show the location of the building in relationship to Pilot Knob Road and other
facilities currently located and planned for the Municipal Center site. A resident in the audience suggested
that the area proposed for additional expansion of a second sheet of ice be used in the Interim as an
outdoor skating rink. He proposed that the zamboni that is housed for the indoor rink groom the outdoor
skating rink.
Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa stated that the estimate prepared by ACC as a
building cost is in the amount of $1,926,460. He further stated that only building costs were considered in
the estimate, the site preparation, other land development costs, and building equipment were not taken Into
consideration in this estimate. He further stated that the estimate, as presented, contains a 5% contingency
of $90,000, a design expense of $38,500 and $85,000 for construction management. Director of Parks and
Recreation Vraa also stated that seating is provided as a part of the estimate, however, finishing the second
level is not included in the cost as presented. He further discussed aspects of the construction that could
be installed by volunteers which could become a deduct. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa explained
project enhancements, such as brick, Is a $130,000 addition, construction of the mezzanine is at a cost of
$78,000, decorative block at $16,000 and a vestibule proposed at $12,500 in the front of the building. He
further stated that no equipment for offices, concession space or equipment, including the zamboni/ice
edger are included in the cost estimate.
Pat Dill suggested that the name of the project be changed from multi-purpose recreational
facility to Eagan Civic Arena. City Councilmembers concurred with that suggestion and further agreed that
the drawings as presented are an acceptable representation of the project to the community.
City Councilmember Wachter stated that consideration should be given to adding the
aggregate block to the project to be consistent with the City's policy regarding exterior facia on commercial/
industrial buildings. Mr. Dill asked that a final dollar amount be determined as the community goal for the
civic arena/wading pool project. City Councilmember Awada stated that the budget should take into
consideration deductions and additions as discussed to eliminate a future increase In the community goal.
Following a City Council discussion, it was agreed that a budget be established for the project clearly
defining the community goal portion. City Councilmember Hunter questioned the status of the wading pool,
reminding staff, the City Council and residents alike that the wading pool is an integral part of the civic arena
building program. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa stated that the estimate for the wading pool will
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be available in approximately three (3) weeks. City Councilmember Hunter stated that the original intent was
to budget up to approximately $100,000 for the wading pool, however, he further stated, if the cost far
exceeds that amount, consideration should be given to eliminating the wading pool as an element of the
total project.
Mayor Egan suggested that a community goal of $600,000 be kept for the civic arena/
wading pool project. After further discussion and in a motion by Mayor Egan, seconded by Counclimember
Hunter, with all members voting in favor, the community goal was established at $600,000 if the civic arena
and outdoor wading pool project is to proceed and, further, if the cost of the wading pool exceeds $100,000
in total the City will either proceed with the civic arena portion of the project or allocate additional
community resources for construction of the wading pool.
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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June 15, 1993
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