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Brookings City Council
Wednesday, October l, 2003
The Brookings City Council convened in a special planning meeting with the Event Center
Board on Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at noon in the Research and Technology Center with the
following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Tim Reed, Tom
Bezdichek, Julie Whaley, Mike McClemans, Doris Roden (left at 1:24 p.m.), and Tom Bozied.
Members and staff of the Events Center Board, City Manager Mike Williams, City Attorney
Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
Lon$ Ranse Plannins. The group reviewed a draft long term site plan for the Swiftel Center
and surrounding area that included three holding barn locations, a future convention center, a
cold storage facility, and expanded parking. The City Council recommended the City Manager
and Swiftel Center Director develop a cost analysis for the improvements for the next meeting.
At that tirne the Council will discuss priorities and funding sources.
The group reviewed the Swiftel Center capi�al improvement plan for 2004. Their highest
funding priorities are isle lighting, portable radios and a backup generator for safety purposes;
telephone/data wiring for meeting rooms; and computer upgrades.
One-time capital funding options for regional and national livestock shows were also reviewed.
Expenses would include RV water and electrical, central water supply, sewer dump, stall power,
sound, water pressure pumps, and ground working equipment. In order to bid the Regional
Arabian Horse Show, the Events Center Board will need a decision from the Council very soon
on this expenditure. It was clarified that this would not be a reoccurring expense. The two
primary amenities the Center must guarantee in order to effectively bid this event are housin� for
500 horses and 32 RV hookups. Other entities bidding this event already have these items in
place. The question was raised if the RV hookups could be done by private business. It was
noted that there is a state law that prohibits cities from creating any new campgrounds. These
would be allowed because it compliments the Swiftel Center events. Could the Events Center
Board as a private corporation create a campground?
Revenue Model Policv. Council Member Reed provided the group with ar� overview of a draft
revenue model policy for the council to utilize when planning for the future needs of the Center.
The next step will be to include projections in the policy model
Nezt Meetin�. The next joint meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at noon.
The agenda will include the Long Range Site Plan and the Revenue Model Policy.
A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Reed, to adjourn at 1:33 p.m. All present voted
yes; motion carried.
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