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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
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April 17, 2006 (\J:y
The Mayor and City Council \
Frank Boyles, City Manager '
APRIL 17 WORK SESSION DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this work session is to receive input from the Council regarding
the desired use for the resource center after the dance studio moves out.
Historv
The City built the Library/Resource Center in 1997. Since its construction, this
building has been the location of the dance studio. Dawn SChulberg, who owns
Premiere Dance studio, has decided to build her own building. It is anticipated
that the building (to be located at 4616 Colorado) will be completed by the end of
this year. The City has a three-year lease with Premiere Dance that expires
June 30,2006. It is expected that this lease would be extended on a month-to-
month basis until the new dance studio is ready for occupancy.
Current Circumstances
The dance studio represents a significant revenue stream to the City. In 2006
(July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006), Premiere Dance paid the City $4,688 per month
($56,256 per year) for use of the 4,634 square feet ($12.14 per square foot per
annum). In addition, the City receives 26% of the common-area cost ($8,495 per
year) for a total annual revenue of $64,751.
The City Council should provide direction regarding the type of use for which
they would like the space being vacated by dance studio to be used.
In the last few weeks, we conducted an informal survey on our Website. Eleven
individuals responded, some with multiple suggestions. The responses propose
the space be used as follows:
Senior Center 6
Teen Center 4
Meeting Rooms 1
Kinkos 1
Art Center 1
Dance Studio 1
In addition to these suggestions, we have been contacted by the Chaska School
of Music and the YMCA. Both have suggested that the building be used for their
purpose, albeit they would not pay anywhere near the lease amount the City
presently receives.
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The problem with all of the above proposals is that none of them will provide a
revenue source comparable to the dance studio lease. Therefore, some portion
of the budget will need to subsidize these efforts. If a teen center or senior
center were to use the space, there is likely to be additional City expense to
acquire furniture and subsidize programs. Moreover, if the teen center were a
coffeehouse, we might negatively impact City Perks.
The City Council should consider how important the lease income is. If it is
important, then the types of occupants for the space may be limited to private
businesses that would have more resources. If the lease amount is not the
primary criteria, then the Council should provide direction regarding the most
desired occupancy of the building, and how we should fund the revenue
reduction.
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Your Voice
Question: Premiere Dance Academy plans to move out of the Prior Lake
Library/Resource Center and into a new facility on Colorado Street later this year.
How would you like to see the dance studio space utilized after Premiere Dance
Academy moves out?
The Resource Room is a perfect venue for a much-needed Senior Center. It is centrally
located from the three senior living communities in town. Also, the vast and varied
experience of seniors could be used to develop an advisory board to help with the
scheduling of events that would also have community-at-Iarge interest, other than just
senior events: art exhibits, immunization clinics, music concerts, etc, etc. The space is
large enough for a couple of events to be held simultaneously. This would enhance the
quality of life we all enjoy in Prior Lake.
- Posted by Diane Deckas on March 21, 2006
How about a youth teen center and/or a senior center. I just moved out here last year and
was not aware if you had either of those.
- Posted by Christy Anderson on March 20, 2006
I would like to see the space utilized for several possible things. First, it would be a great
place for a "senior center" and secondly for additional meeting room space. I am a
"snowbird" who migrates to Yuma, AZ for part of the cold season. Here in Yuma they
have an adult center where daily it is open for all sorts of arts/craft sessions. They charge
a minimal amount for usually 3 or 4 hour sessions (price break for a monthly pass). Some
of the activities include painting, wood carving, wood burning, and gourd carving (I'm
sure there are more but these are examples.) The sessions are great places to get help or
share ideas about the art/craft of your choice.
- Posted by Nancy Iverson on March 20, 2006
Definitely a teen center. Some years ago there was a group called Dockside that did some
teen gatherings and hoped to find enough money for a teen center. They had a concert at
Lakefront and collaborated with Brewberries. At the time there was not much support
from the city. This site seems like the perfect place. There could be a place for live
performances from local youth bands, pool tables, darts, some concessions (City Perks is
too expensive for our kids). Let's get Dockside back on track.
- Posted by Lisa Frana on March 13,2006
I would like to see the space converted into a teen center. We're in desperate need of one.
I would envision an open space center that would have darts, pool tables, air hockey,
video games, dance revolution equipment (great exercise for our youth), a big screen, and
a dance floor. During the school day, maybe it would be a place for adults/elderly to hang
out. Afterschool & weekends it would be totally for our teens. One weekend a month, I'd
like to see the library, City Perks, and the whole place dedicated to family activities. On
Sundays, I'd like to see community churches alternate their youth programs in the space.
- Posted by Sue Heaton on March 8, 2006
Kinkos would be a good match because it provides services that match the library. This
would make the space useful to everyone, not just a few.
- Posted by Dan Swanson on March 7, 2006
I wanted to respond to the article in the paper asking for suggestions for the space in the
library currently used for the dance studio. How about something cultural? In my
hometown of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the Door County Library has the very successful
Miller Art Center attached to it. Here is a link for more information:
http://www.dcl.lib.wi.us/millerartmuseum.htm
- Posted by Jennifer Rude on March 6, 2006
Possibly a teen/youth center? You have concessions there already (in the form of City
Perks). It would be a safe place where kids can hang out and listen to music and not be
exposed to drugs etc.
- Posted by Cindy Whitehair on March 6, 2006
Regarding the use of the space in the Prior Lake Library building that is now occupied by
the dance classes, I am wondering if a community or senior center would be a good use
of the facilities. The library is such an asset to the community, that it would seem
important to use the rest of the building in a way that would compatible with the library.
- Posted by Carolyn Engquist on March 6, 2006
When the Library referendum was passed by the citizens of PL the space was classified
as a "Resource Center". It was used for the dance program since at that time the city was
running the dance program. It was not intended that the city receive an income by renting
it to a private business. There are several ways the space can be utilized to the benefit of
the citizens of PL. It could be reorganized into more than one room since it is a very large
space. Uses could include: A Community/Senior Center, Community Ed Classes, an
additional meeting room. The current meeting room in the library has a very full
schedule. The Friends of the Library need to plan their book sales and other Friends of
the Library activities and programs each year around the schedule of the meeting room.
In the future the space may be needed to expand the library. The space should be used as
it was intended "A Resource Center", not rented by the city to a private business.
- Posted by Emily Glatzel on March 6, 2006
I would like to see that space used for some sort of community center, senior center,
community ed class space, etc. It was originally intended to be a city "resource" center,
not rental space. It needs to be something that fits in a library type setting. It could also be
split up into smaller areas so more groups could use it.
- Posted by Dawn Glatzel-Beck on March 3, 2006
I think they should have it what it used to be - a community-run dance studio, a place
where children can go after school and have a fun place to be, without competition, just
learning. It is already designed as a dance studio. I think it should remain a dance studio.
- Posted by Nena on Feb. 28, 2006