5 Community Center Outline
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
June 5, 2002
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On Wednesday, May 29, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed their
charge, discussed their desired approach to the task, and directed staff to prepare
a planning outline to present to the City Council.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
CHANHASSEN COMMUNITY CENTER
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Objective: The purpose of the request for information is to ascertain the
level of interest that public and private recreation service providers have in
joining a partnership with the City, and perhaps each other, in building and
operating a comprehensive community recreation facility. Responses from
prospective partners should include a description of the level of interest your
organization has in such a project, the level of funding responsibility you
may be willing to assume, and identification of a preferred timeline for
completion of the recreation facility.
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Issuing Office: The RFI is issued by the City of Chanhassen, Department of
Parks and Recreation, c/o Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director,
7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952 227-1129).
C. Facility Components: The City's Park and Recreation Commission has
identified the following components as'desirable. Additional components
may be added to the program depending on the interests of potential
partners. Additionally, desired components may be dropped from any final
plan:
· Outdoor Pool
· Indoor Pool
· Gymnasiums
· Running/Walking Track
· Performing Arts Theatre
· Exercise Facilities
· Daycare Facilities
· Locker Room Facilities
· Climbing Wall
· BanqueffMeeting Space
D. Disclosure of Proposed City Financing: The City of Chanhassen proposes
to deliver a general obligation and/or revenue bond referendum to the
residents of Chanhassen to fund its portion of financing for this project.
Failure of said referendum would prevent the City from moving forward
with a project.
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
June 5, 2002
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E. Form of Response: Please submit a formal response to this request for
information by written letter to the office identified within by August 25,
2002. Include the information requested under Section A, and identify a
contact person within your organization.
F. Additional Information and Comments: Include any other information or
materials that you believe to be pertinent and not specifically asked for in
this RFI.
The Commission identified the following organizations as proposed recipients
of the RFI.
· Chaska Independent School District 112
· Minnetonka Independent School District 276
· Local Athletic Associations
· Lifetime Fitness
· YMCA
· Northwest Athletic Club
· Flagship Athletic Club
· Ridgeview Medical Center
· St Francis Medical Center
· Park Nicollet
· Bally Total Fitness
· Professional Sport Franchises
· Interested Private Investors
· Chanhassen Fitness
· Curves for Women
· Rain/Snow/Shine Golf Facility
· Foss Swim School
· Other Organizations Unidentified at Present