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CITY COUNCIL <br /> AGENDA ITEM 3A <br /> STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> Sarah Cotton, City Administrator <br /> MEETING DATE: June 28. 2021 <br /> TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 21-62, Accepting Recreation and <br /> Aquatic Center Feasibility Study <br /> VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> Staff if requesting City Council consideration to accept the Recreation and Aquatic Center <br /> Feasibility Study completed by ISG. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> In July of 2020,the City was notified the YMCA would not be reopening the Lino Lakes <br /> Facility. In November of 2020, the City retained Isaac Sports Group (ISG)to evaluate <br /> potential facility operating options. Pursuant to a notice provided by the YMCA on January <br /> 4, 2021, and in accordance with the development agreement between the YMCA and the <br /> City. the YMCA transferred their property and building to the City on March 1. 2021. <br /> 1SG has completed their report and presented their findings to the City Council at the work <br /> session June 7, 2021 work session. The report examines programming options, three <br /> potential management models, and multiple fee structures. Financial operating budgets and <br /> projections were developed to evaluate the different options. The report also includes <br /> considerations for long term development and expansion, impact of the COVID-19 <br /> pandemic, along with a project timeline and next steps. Keys to success are also included as <br /> a resource to identify key operating best practices and needs necessary to make the facility a <br /> success. <br /> Representatives from ISG will be present at the council meeting to discuss the report <br /> findings. As discussed at the work session, an opportunity for public comment will provided <br /> at the meeting. <br /> Our next step will be to discuss the options and determine a preferred course of action. Staff <br /> will include the Rec Center as a discussion item on the July 7, 2021 work session agenda. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Staff is recommending acceptance of the report. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Resolution 21-62 <br /> 2. Final Report <br />