Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the operating agreement with the Mankato Family YMCA, expanding the use of Tourtellotte Pool for community programming.

Adoption of the attached resolution

The City of Mankato entered into an Operator’s Agreement with the Mankato Family YMCA, commencing on January 1, 2025, and terminating on December 31, 2027, for the operation of Tourtellotte Pool. This agreement states that it is the YMCA’s responsibility to safely operate the Tourtellotte Pool to provide opportunities for open swim, swim team and any other approved activities through the fee schedule, including private rentals.
 
This addendum to the original agreement would allow the YMCA to provide programming to the community. These programs would include swim lessons, fitness classes, or other aquatic programs agreed upon by the YMCA and City staff. The addendum states that the management, marketing and staffing shall be the sole responsibility of the YMCA. The City and YMCA shall determine the labor cost reimbursement by the City for programs planned on a case-by-case basis.
 
By adopting this addendum, staff will have the flexibility to approve aquatic programming to take place at Tourtellotte Pool. Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution.