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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: November 30, 2020 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 20-146, Accepting Professional Services Proposal with Isaac Sports Group to Prepare Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study, Michael Grochala VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff if requesting City Council consideration to Accept Proposal and enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Isaac Sports Group to prepare a Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study related to the YMCA. BACKGROUND In July of 2020, the Y notified the City that they would not be reopening the Lino Lakes facility pending further evaluation of the operation. As the City Council is aware, Lino Lakes provided considerable financial resources to make the YMCA a reality for our residents. The City provided land, infrastructure, and cash as part of the original agreement. The development agreement does include requirements for the YMCA to continue to operate a recreational facility. While the YMCA has indicated a need to diversify the programming at this location, the City Council has been clear that continued operation of the wellness center is our primary concern. A default, on the Y's part, does provide the City with the right to reenter and take possession of the property. On September 8, 2020 the City Council directed staff to distribute a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to prepare a study to evaluate options for possible operation of the YMCA facility. Staff received responses from Isaac Sports Group and Baker Tilly. Following interviews with each firm staff selected Isaac Sports Group (ISG) to proceed with a detailed proposal. ISG is based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, but with the team leader based locally in the Twin Cities. ISG provided a comprehensive scope of services and strong background expertise in the recreation and aquatics field. ISG is proposing to complete the study by the target date of March 21, 2021 in the amount of $24,000 plus expenses. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending acceptance of the proposal and authorization to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Isaac Sports Group. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 20-146 2. ISG Scope of Services.