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RESOLUTION NO.21-62
ACCEPTING RECREATION AND AQUATIC CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS,the City retained the services of Isaac Sports Group(ISG)to evaluate options for
the former YMCA's continued operation as a community center; and
WHEREAS. 1SG has completed said report and presented their findings to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
the report,prepared by Isaac Sports Group, is hereby accepted.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of June,2021.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Ruhland and was duly seconded by Councilmember Stoesz and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Ruhland. Stoesz, Cavegn,Lyden,Rafferty
The following voted against same: None
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Ro Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
e Bartell. Ci Cle
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.
1SG 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