9.6. SR 06-15-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.6
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session June 15, 2020 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Activity Center 55+ Transition/MPC Use Updates Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discussion.
Background/Discussion
RJM has done an efficient job managing the construction of the multipurpose facility putting it slightly
ahead of its original timeline. Some of the following project milestones have recently been discussed:
Competition Rink opens July 13 for ice rentals
Parking Lot completed by late August (ISD 728)
Fieldhouse opens by early October
Senior Center opens October 1
Based on this schedule and the current COVID protocols, staff is recommending not re-opening the current
Activity Center and focus on transiting into the new senior center October 1. Current state and federal
guidelines require Covid-19 safety protocols be followed; and according to the most recent emergency
declaration order, it is recommended vulnerable populations stay home. Additional recommendations to
support an October 1 opening include the following:
Air conditioning in current facility is failing
Staff can prepare for the move and educate seniors on the new operations
Most senior centers in MN are using a phased approach to opening
It we find during the summer months through September, we are allowed lager groups with vulnerable
population in an indoor setting, staff can use the Trott Brook Farm for some programming.
Financial Impact
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