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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE: January 2, 2001
SUB J:
Discuss the Possibilities of Locating a YMCA Center in
Chanhassen
At the request of the Commission, this item has been scheduled as part of your
January 9th meeting. Mr. Brian Hubbard, the Director of Development for the
YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis, assigned to the Carver County area, has
supplied the attached materials.
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director and I prepared a map showing
"possible" YMCA sites. We identified 8 of the "most likely" development sites
in the event that a YMCA project would occur.
C.'
Scott Botcher, City Manager
Todd Gerhard, Asst. City Manager
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Mr. Brian Hubbard
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January 2, 2001
Dear Chanhassen Parks & Recreation Commission,
Thank you for your interest in continuing to investigate opportunities for partnership with
the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis. I am excited with the response I have gotten
during my community meetings throughout Carver County and especially with leaders in
Chanhassen. I have held over 50 such meetings and have a strong feeling about how a
YMCA would benefit this community.
Todd Hoffman has requested three pieces of information in preparation for your work
session in a couple of weeks. Here is that information:
1) What acreage is needed to build a YMCA?
Most YMCA's are situated on 8 - 12 acres of land. Some of the determining factors
include the estimation for the amount of parlo'ng needed based on facility usage and
what outdoor space is needed for programming (i.e. soccer/baseball fields, tennis
courts, amphitheater, etc.). The specific amount would be based on these things as
well as land availability during the planning stages of a facility. However, a
minimum of eight acres would be required.
2) How long is the planning and construction timeline?
The answer to this question is circumstantial. Assuming the YMCA of Metrojoolitan
Minneapolis finds a key partner(s) to collaborate with on this project, the following
would be a possible timeline:
*Feasibility Study Stage (2 - 4 months)
A facility feasibility study would be conducted. This study would evaluate the
program and facility needs and desires of the community.
*Fundraising & Financing Stage (6 months - 2 years)
Ifa key partner is located, a financing plan would be developed that would include
partner costs, a capital campaign drive and possible debt financing. The time range
is dependent on the amount of financing available and other fundraising options.
*Facility Development & Planning Stage (1 year)
(Will happen in conjunction with the Fundraising & Financing stage)
Based on the feasibility study and the interest of the key partner(s), the facility design
will be developed and necessary approvals will be obtained.
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*Construction Stage (6- 12 months)
This is an average range for most YMCAs that are built. As with any construction
project, many factors affect the timeline for a large-scale facility.
3) What are the top benefits of a YMCA to the local community?
It is difficuk for me to narrow down the list of what I wou[d tel[you most communities
identify as benefits that come as a result of a YMCA. However, some of the most
noteworthy things I think you would hear from communities include:
*UNIQUE - Every YMCA is unique to it's community and provides programs,
services and facilities that are needed in that area;
*MISSION-DRIVEN - As a not-for-profit organization, the YMCA is committed to
being a solid part ora healthy community through programs that develop spirit,
mind and body for all. The four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and
Responsibility are at the heart of all programs in planning and implementation;
*COMMUNITY FOCUSED - Provides a positive, wholesome community gathering
place for people of all ages;
*LOCAL LEADERSHIP - A local Board of Directors gives leadership to each
YMCA helping to determine new initiatives, programs and services;
*RESPONSIVE - Provides programs and opportunities fi'om very young to very old
which change as the needs of the community changes;
*NATIONAL - YMCA are located in over 2,500 countries across the nation and
have developed an outstanding reputation. Also, the YMCA's A WA Y program
allows members to use any YMCA in the country while traveling on business or
pleasure;
*STRONG HISTORY - The YMCA is celebrating 150 years of working with and in
communities to change lives and make a difference in people;
I hope this information helps you during your work session. Again, I'm encouraged that
Chanhassen might join over 2,500 communities that have a YMCA in their area focused
on building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Please feel free to
contact me if I can give you any further information and I would be more than happy to
talk with you more specifically in the weeks to come. I can be reached by phone at 952-
582-8245.
Respectfully,
Brian V. Hubbard
Director of Community Development
YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis
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