06-28-2021 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 77 Steve Heiskary, 572 Arrowhead Court. He is much in favor of pursing this opportunity. He and his 78 wife have lived in Lino Lakes since 1987 . They had to bring their children to Shoreview for 79 swimming and recreational opportunities. It seems like the strongest case is made for the hybrid 8o model but that' s the council' s decision. He supports this going forward. 81 Jill Anderson, 400 Coyote Trail, said she is a longtime member of the YMCA. She utilized the 82 former YMCA facility and enjoyed using the facilities including care for her children. The local girl 83 scouts have also used the facilities and would like to move to that again. She believes there is 84 opportunity to bring in leases. 85 Gretchen Hubble, 6450 Ware Road — said the facility is a great asset to the community She would be 86 reluctant to give up complete control. There is a captive audience with the end of COVID . She 87 encourages going forward with a locally controlled facility. I 88 Paul Clasen, 7457 172nd Av NE, Columbus, said he is a charter member of the YMCA. He knows the t 89 importance of a good swimming program because he experienced that with his own children. His city 90 doesn't have this kind of facility and he enjoyed being a part of it and he developed relationships 91 through the facility. 92 Mayor Rafferty remarked that that staff has worked hard with the consultants to paint the bigger 93 picture. He added that part of the discussion has been involving other communities. 94 Duane Proell, Isacc Sport Group consultant offered remarks . Regarding senior services, he assures 95 that senior elements are at the top of the list. He is keenly aware. He noted that they would also 96 provide the formal report in paper form for anyone that would like to read it. 97 Mr. Isaac added that child watch (affordable) is included in the plans . He lilted the comments on 98 senior services. He also heard comments on losing control through complete outsourcing. 99 Mayor Rafferty noted that the council has discussed the value of keeping all ages together and too involved in planning for this facility. lot Councilmember Ruhland said he' s curious about the lease and profit sharing portion. Mr. Isaac said 102 models can vary but, for fitness, there should be some incentive and that can mean sharing revenue. 103 The consultants looked at profits so there is no expense inclusion. Mr. Isaac also talked about the 104 possibility of integration with the school district' s community education offerings . to Councilmember Cavegn asked about the possibility of including "area" community residents for 106 resident discount. Mr. Isaac explained that they looked at numbers for resident and non-resident rates 107 and if you want to incorporate, there is a sense of impact, allowing city staff to come up with a rate 108 that makes sense. 109 Councilmember Lyden said he ' s hopeful that this will move forward in some fashion. He wonders 110 how the consultants would remain involved if things move forward. Also, regarding the discussion ill on expanding court facilities, he ' d like the perspective of the consultant. Mr. Isaac explained that he 112 has worked throughout the country and in some cases with for-profit who developed court facililites. 113 In this case, they've already heard from interested developers . Also looking at the needs through the 114 school district and how they are meeting them, they see potential there also . He feels a commitment t t 5 to this project and is interested in helping the City move forward. 116 Mayor Rafferty said he' s pleased with the effort of the consultant through this project. 117 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No . 21 -62 as presented. Councilmember 118 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 3