10-02-2025 Joint Meeting Packet (CC-Parks-TAC)

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STAFF REPORT TO:Mayor Fischer and Members of the City Council FROM:Steve Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE:October 2, 2025 RE:Joint City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a discussion-only workshop. Staff seeks general direction from the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council on: Community building concepts and function Consider recommendations made by the Technical Advisory Committee BACKGROUND: The Community Building Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been busy in 2025, meeting on many occasions. The TAC has discussed function/use, reviewed concepts, met with industry professionals and toured nearby community buildings. The TAC will give a presentation on their findings and recommendations. General discussion will follow and be focused around the following recommendations from the TAC: Build a Community Building After analyzing the current Little Canada parks and recreation system, considering future infrastructure and reviewing feedback received from engagment efforts, the TAC recommends building a community building. In support of the recommendations to build a community building, the TAC also recommends: Contracting Professional Design Services o Design a building that fits within our system and community needs Design a multi-use facility that can be used year-round o Provide private rental space for 100-150 persons o Include space that can be used for special events to bring the community together o Include space dedicated to youth and adult recreation programming o Provide office space for 2 full-time employees o Provide ample parking for the building and existing user needs Utilize preliminary work of the TAC to better understand community direction for the community building project o The TAC is a large committee that represents the community as a whole. They’ve been actively involved in: