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<br /> <br />CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />RESOLUTION NO. 21-138 <br /> <br />AFFIRMING THE OPENING OF THE LINO LAKES ACTIVITY CENTER WITH A <br />TARGET DATE OF APRIL 1, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />WHEREAS, in July of 2020, the City was notified the YMCA would not be reopening the Lino <br />Lakes Facility. In November of 2020, the City retained Isaac Sports Group (ISG) to evaluate <br />potential facility operating options. In accordance with the development agreement between the <br />YMCA and the City, the YMCA transferred their property and building to the City on March 1, <br />2021; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study, <br />prepared by ISG, on June 28, 2021. The report examines programming options, three potential <br />management models, and multiple fee structures. Financial operating budgets and projections <br />were developed to evaluate the different options. The report also includes considerations for long <br />term development and expansion, along with a project timeline and next steps. Keys to success <br />are also included as a resource to identify key operating best practices and needs necessary to <br />make the facility a success; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The City Council accepted the ISG Scope of Services Proposal during the August <br />23, 2021 City Council meeting to develop potential fitness and aquatic partnerships, and provide <br />management support and development; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, On September 13, 2021, the Council approved a contract with GameDay Sports for <br />brand development and marketing plan development as well as an architectural services <br />agreement with DSGW Architecture; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council received overwhelming positive responses from area residents <br />and businesses; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Council has determined operating a community activity center is <br />beneficial to Lino Lakes residents and businesses. <br /> <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes <br />hereby affirms the opening of the Lino Lakes Activity Center with a target date of April 1, 2022. <br /> <br />Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 8th day of November, 2021. <br /> <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member