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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-2010 PRC 08 HHB ResolutionCity of Hastings Parks & Recreation th 920 W 10 St, Hastings MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs” Date: 7/8/2010 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Hasting Hockey Booster Training Facility Over the past couple of months, the Parks and Recreation Commission has heard from the Hastings Hockey Boosters regarding a proposal to fundraise and construct a training facility on City property – preferably on the Hastings Civic Arena property. The direction from the PRC was to formally represent the Hockey Booster’s position as well as the City’s position. I have enclosed a draft resolution for your review and comment. I am seeking a recommendation from the PRC to bring the resolution before the Parks and Recreation Committee of Council. Thank you! Civic ArenaAquatic CenterYouth First th 2801 Red Wing Blvd.901 Maple Street920 W 10 Street Ph: (651) 480-6195 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Ph: (651) 480-6182 Fax: (651) 437-4940 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Fax: (651) 437-5396 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation th 920 W 10 St, Hastings MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs” Resolution # Hastings City Council Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings Supporting Efforts to Raise Funds to Construct a Training Facility on City Property at the Hastings Civic Arena Whereas, In mid 2010 a group representing the Hastings Hockey Boosters presented a concept plan to build a training facility on City property at the Hastings Civic Area, and; Whereas, this facility under consideration at the Hastings Civic Arena would allow local residents and non- residents to train in the off season as well as during the season in Hastings rather than commute to other communities; Whereas, this facility would provide a venue which would create an affordable, local facility for youth hockey players to train and develop hockey skills; Whereas, this facility would increase hockey skills, provide year around training, coaches development, keep training costs affordable, and allow Hastings Hockey participants the ability to train together; Whereas, recent discussions by the Parks and Recreation Committee resulted in the development of building design, location and fundraising plan; Whereas, the proposed training facility would include the following elements:  3-4,000 square foot independent building  Training equipment  Hockey shooting area  Stick handling area  Passing area  Plyometrics area  Slide boards area  Power skating area Whereas, the proposed building has an estimated cost of $450,000 as prepared by the Hastings Hockey Boosters, and; Civic ArenaAquatic CenterYouth First th 2801 Red Wing Blvd.901 Maple Street920 W 10 Street Ph: (651) 480-6195 Ph: (651) 480-2385 Ph: (651) 480-6182 Fax: (651) 437-4940 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Whereas, the Hastings Hockey Boosters expects to undertake a fund raising campaign to raise funds to pay for the training facility at the Hastings Civic Arena, and; Whereas, the Hastings Hockey Boosters is seeking approval by the City Council to implement a fund raising plan to secure funds to be used solely for construction of the training facility at the Hastings Civic Arena, and; Whereas, the Hastings Hockey Boosters intends to conduct a fund raising campaign until adequate funds are secured; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, This ___day of ____ 2010 As follows: a.)The City Council hereby approves the efforts to secure funding for the Training Facility to be located on City owned property at the Hastings Civic Arena, with the exact location to be determined. b.)The City Council prefers the Training Facility be located directly adjacent to, and attached to the Hastings Civic Arena lobby area, and that all study and analysis to determine such feasibility be funded by the Hastings Hockey Boosters. c.)Under any circumstances the City will serve as the contracting agency, responsible for distributing plans and specifications and seeking bids. d.)All maintenance of the facility will be the responsibility of the Hastings Hockey Boosters, with the exact method of funding such maintenance determined prior to the commencement of construction, and also a maintenance agreement between the City and the Hastings Hockey Boosters. e.)The Hastings Hockey Boosters shall be responsible for all operating costs throughout the life of the facility, with a long term agreement memorializing the means in which said operating costs will be funded, prior to the commencement of construction. f.)Final approval of this project and the corresponding agreements is based upon the Hastings Hockey Boosters reporting back to the City Council the status of their fund raising efforts and the findings as described in Section (b.) above within three months of adoption of this Resolution g.)Final implementation of the construction plan, scheduling and phasing shall be subject to review and approval of the City Council.