HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2015-024CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2015-024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO PROCEED WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE PLYMOUTH ICE CENTER/LIFE TIME FITNESS
PARKING LOT (40044)
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Ice Center (PIC) and Life Time Fitness parking lot is scheduled in the
2015 Capital Improvement Program for replacement in 2015. The parking lot is nearing the average
20 year life of this type of facility and is in need of repair; and
WHEREAS, over the years, both facilities have steadily increased in popularity and usage,
which justifies the need for the expansion in an effort to meet the current and future needs
of the facility and City Center area; and
WHEREAS, the City and Life Time Fitness has hired Elfering & Associates to provide
design and construction plans for the project with the potential expansion of 101 parking
stalls and relocation of the parking lot entrance off of 37th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, to proceed with option 1 (expansion), a variety of variances will be required by the
Planning Commission and City Council. The development of the site over the years has required a
variety variances, beginning with the original construction in 1997; and
WHEREAS, the estimated project cost is $900,000. The project cost will be split equally
between the City and Life Time Fitness. The City's contribution of up to $500,000 would come
from the Park Replacement Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that authorization to proceed with plans and specification for the renovation and
expansion of the Plymouth Ice Center/Life Time Fitness Parking lot is hereby approved.
APPROVED this 13th day of January, 2015.