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<br />WS – Item 1 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 1 <br /> <br /> <br />Date: June 7, 2021 <br /> <br />To: City Council <br /> <br />From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> Sarah Cotton, City Administrator <br /> <br />Re: Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study <br /> <br />Background <br /> <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 4, <br />2021, and in accordance with the development agreement between the YMCA and the City, <br />the YMCA transferred their property and building to the City on March 1, 2021. <br /> <br />ISG has completed their report and will present their findings to the City Council at the work <br />session. The report examines programming options, three potential management models, and <br />multiple fee structures. Financial operating budgets and projections were developed to <br />evaluate the different options. The report also includes considerations for long term <br />development and expansion, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with a project <br />timeline and next steps. Keys to success are also included as a resource to identify key <br />operating best practices and needs necessary to make the facility a success. <br /> <br />Staff is proposing that the City Council accept the final report at the June 28, 2021 regular <br />council meeting at which time an opportunity for public comment will be provided. <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />Staff is requesting City Council direction to place report on the June 28, 2021 regular <br />agenda to accept the report and provide an opportunity for public comment. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />1. Lino Lakes Recreation and Community Center Analysis