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10-7-1991CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY OUTDOOR POOL TASK FORCE October, 7, 1991 Members present: Al Anderegg, Kathy Gottsaker, Bob Shaffer, Charles Cahill, Linda Farnham, Marti Micks and Larry Chiat. Also present were Rick Jacobson, Rick Birno and Sharyl Thompson. MINUTES A motion was made by Al Anderegg and seconded by Bob Shaffer to accept the minutes of August 12, 1991. Motion carred. GENERAL DISCUSSION Charles Cahill reported on the meeting members of the Task Force had with the City Council and staff. At that meeting it was decided that there would be a pool referendum in November, 1992. Also, $15,000 was allocated by the Council to hire an architect for a feasibility study. Charles pointed out that it is now necessary to prioritize the "Wish list" made up a few months ago, the site should be checked out and soil borings done. He further recommended that before any fi- nal drawing was done, an opinion should be sought from area swimming and diving coaches as to the design plan. Rick Jacobson said before soil exploration (some information of which we have from the 1987 project), the first step is to secure an architect/consulting engineer. This would be done by solicit- ing requests for proposals, then following up with an interview process with City staff and perhaps a representative from the Task Force. Two sub -committees were discussed. A sub -committee was formed to work on the requests for proposals. Bob Shaffer and Marti Micks volunteered to work with Rick Jacobson on this. An ar- chitect should be secured by the first of the year. Charles, George and Larry will work with Rick to develop a time line so we have a plan to follow from now until the November, 1992, referendum. There was discussion on how to keep the public informed on this project. It was suggested that meetings be conducted with the residents early in the process in order to get their input. Because the referendum will be held in November, Marti Micks pointed out that the number of voters will be larger than in a spring election. Kathy Gottsaker suggested that just before the election, a large billboard should be made and erected on Highway 55 with an artist's rendering of the facility. It was pointed out that this. Task Force has two functions (perhaps sub -committees). One is to fulfill the charge as put forth by the City Council. The other is to form a "Vote Yes" committee to encourage a positive vote. Charles Cahill suggested getting pledges from residents saying they will purchase a season pass when the facility is built. This would help predict some of the revenue. Rick reminded the Task Force that the City can in no way be involved with a "Vote Yes" campaign. The City can only provide information to the public of a general nature to be sure they are informed on the project. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 4th. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Marti Micks and seconded by Al Anderegg to adjourn. The meeting ad- journed at 8:15 PM.