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Councilmember Leonard asked if there are any thoughts for docking/pier facilities for boats to come <br />up to the convention center. Mr. Livingston responded that’s a possibility; the City can find a <br />developer to implement docking facilities, or the City can build the facilities. <br /> Councilmember Earp asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if he could <br />provide a conservative budget and bring it back to Council. Mr. Livingston responded yes. <br /> Councilmember Clausen commented he thinks a multi-use convention center is a good idea, but he <br />does not think the facility can be constructed for $120 per square foot. Councilmember Clausen <br />commented the City needs to make it a first class facility. <br /> Councilmember Martin commented the facility will be available to all citizens and a crown jewel for <br />our City. Councilmember Martin also commented it will be a proper use of Hotel/Motel and <br />Economic Development Corporation funds, and he does not want to hold a bond election if not <br />required. <br /> Councilmember Engelken commented Sylvan Beach Pavilion is a jewel with a lot of history, and he <br />wishes there was a better agreement between the City and Harris County. Councilmember <br />Engelken also commented the City does need a meeting place, whether on waterfront or more <br />inland; and City needs to study viable options for the future. <br /> Mayor Rigby commented he is not familiar with the Michigan area and does not know the cost to <br />operate these type of facilities and if the City developed a multi-use convention center, there will be <br />competition with Harris County. Mayor Rigby also commented he cannot support the idea without <br />all of the information. <br /> Councilmember Martin commented he is not sure the facility will be a revenue stream, but it will <br />bring individuals to the City. <br /> Councilmember Earp commented the idea should be examined with cost of maintenance and <br />utilities as any other business. <br /> Councilmember Leonard commented staff needs to look at a pro forma budget -- cost estimates <br />with cold hard figures. <br />Councilmember Leonard moved for staff to bring back additional information. Councilmember Earp <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Leonard <br />Kaminski, Earp and Engelken <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Councilmember Zemanek <br />(b) <br />Discussion and possible action regarding further exploring the City options and opportunities <br />related to energy saving performance contracting – C. Alexander <br /> City Manager Corby Alexander discussed exploring City options and opportunities related to energy <br />saving performance contracting and asked if Council is interested in staff exploring options and <br />opportunities for energy savings. <br /> Councilmember Leonard asked if there are any cost estimates for consulting companies to provide <br />services. City Manager Corby Alexander responded the companies make money by putting the <br />projects together. <br />Councilmember Earp commented he would like to see which buildings are of concern and the <br />energy cost of each building to see if the project can be spread out. <br />35 <br />Page of <br />July 27, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />