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