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6.6. SR 10-15-2018 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.6 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Presentations, Awards, October 15, 2018 Tina Allard, City Clerk and Recognition Item Description Reviewed by Local Option Sales Tax Presentation Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Receive presentation. Background/Discussion City Administrator Cal Portner will provide information regarding the upcoming Local Option Sales Tax referendum on the November 6, 2018, General Election ballot. Financial Impact N/A Attachments  None The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity On November 6, residents will decide how to raise a familyElk River a thrilling destination to live, work and recreational and outdoor amenities that make invest in the repair and improvements for *per MN state law Active Elk River•••$35M in projects financed by Project specific NOTa permanent tax, lifts in 25 years or after repayment*–may only be used on Active Elk River projects*half-centsales tax Local Option Sales Tax Referendum ––Ice Arena, Lions Park Center, Activity Center 55+Year-round training –Requests from users for additional improvements •Park Improvement Fund –––$9M in identified playfield/park replacementsFemale participation growthNew sports and activities ––Active senior population growthCommunity meeting space ••Recreation Facilities are AgingOptimization of operations •Growth of Recreational Demands The Need to Reinvest City leaders are asking you to consider a halfand how it will be financedyou deserve a chance to voteand outdoor activitieson the plan -cent sales tax to finance $35 million in projects covering a comprehensive range of recreational require voter approval, A property tax would be simpler and not The Investment Ice Arena by creating a Multipurpose Recreation Facility to serve yearice, field turf, activities and event needs-round Expand and improve recreational opportunities … for the Elk River •••••Two fullDesignated space for senior activities and programmingCatering café space30,000 squareCommunity meeting and event space-size ice rinks-foot turf field house •Rink dry floor activities The Investment Critical rehabilitation of Lake Orono … amenitieswildlife habitat and reduce invasive species Dredging to improve water quality, expand ••Skateboard parkLighted pickleballand basketball courts •••Improved beach areaModern restroomsSplash pad The Investment Revitalize Orono Park … with repairs and new Connect and improve trails … ComplexUpgrades at the Weicht ParkImprovements in and around neighborhoods, schools and parks for pedestrians and bicyclistsYouth Athletic at Lion John ••••Two lighted ball fieldsConcessions and modern restroomsNew playground100-person picnic pavilion ••Concessions and modern restroomsField lighting The Investment •Park and Recreation Commission and programmingForce studyPlanning processsessions Ice Arena Commission discussionsorganizations and athletic groups •••••Numerous meetings with civic User and user group feedback from Multipurpose Community Center Task Community input from the Park Master Council-led community listening How did this plan come to be?We Listened To You What You’ll See on the Ballot ••increase.Council unanimously decided Arena (rink repairs, expanded lobby and locker rooms)Lake Orono DredgingOption 2 –Fund only the most critical projects using an alternate financing Plan B would finance only the following for $17M, an sourceThere was no further discussion on other projects.Option 1 –Close the doors and discontinue operations at failing facilities11 percent property tax Council explored options for a Plan B. If the Referendum Fails… Pass/Fail Project Comparison sports and recreational activities are part city’s vibrant quality of life and local to supporting projects that maintain the communities in the region enjoyof the lifestyle enjoyed by our children, our families, and our seniorseconomy with respect for taxpayerssame high-quality amenities other City Council Objectives: •High quality: Residents deserve the ••Options for everyone: Investment in our future: Parks, trails, Committed Our Commitment •Comprehensive investment … single project mobilizationoperational efficiencies in expanded and our parks, facilities and play fieldscosts with nonparks and Lake Orono for the long term-residents who use many of to improve our recreational facilities, trails, shared recreation space and savings from ••Fair and equitable … Economies of investment … by sharing our with Our Planning Goals Cportner@ElkRiverMN.gov www.ActiveElkRiver.com 763.635.1001 For more information… Cal Portner –City Administrator Questions?