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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 01/09/2018 Submitted For: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services By: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services 8. 1. Information Title: Youth First: Proposed Basketball Court on City Owned Land Purpose/Background: A portion of the City owned property located at 6701 Highway 10 is currently being lease by Youth First Community of Promise (see attached lease agreement). Youth First also uses a portion of green -field city owned property located directly SE, and adjacent to, 6701 Highway 10. Youth First uses the green -field area for various outdoor youth activities (activities ancillary to their primary use at 6701). Youth First has recently approached staff about constructing a small basketball court on the green -field site (see attached request). Notification: Observations/Alternatives: Funding Source: Recommendation: Staff believes the proposed use is generally consistent with the existing use of the green -field area, and is comfortable supporting the request with the following in mind: • The existing lease should be formally amended to include this proposed new use. • Youth First should know this basketball court, and other uses of the green -field area, could conflict with future Highway 10 improvements, and may result in the loss of Youth First investment. • If the basketball court is proposed closer to Highway 10, compared to the existing soccer field, staff will strongly recommend the requirement of a safety fence. Staff would make the following general notes: • The proposed use doesn't appear to trigger the need for a formal site plan review, plat, or LRRWMO permit. • Youth First is seeking high-level comfort from the City to pursue this project at this time (not formal or detailed). • The next step for Youth First is to complete fundraising for this project (better planning docs and construction costs). • Once Youth First completes their formal planning process and fundraising, they will bring back a case for formal Council consideration (assumed May/ June). That would include a formal lease amendment. • This case was originally intended for the Council Workession on 01/09 or 01/23. However, both meeting agendas were filled up. And, staff is attempting to reply to Youth First within a reasonable timeframe. Action: See staff recommendation section and attached powerpoint. Attachments