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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Demant
July 27, 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
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STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
I THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
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Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends adopting a Resolution accepting a donation from the Otsego Lions Club.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Otsego Lions Club are the Pride in the Parks volunteer group for Prairie Park. As part of their
responsibilities, they continually look for ways to improve the park experience for park users. As part of
this process, the Lions Club has approached City Staff with the idea of building a Ga-Ga Pit at Prairie Park.
Ga-Ga is a fast -paced, dodgeball-style game played in a fenced -in court (often hexagonal or octagonal) with
a single ball and two or more players. Like dodgeball, the object of the game is to knock out your
opponents by hitting them with the ball. Unlike dodgeball, however, the ball can only be hit with open
hands and is in almost constant motion. Players strike, jump, and run to avoid being hit and are eliminated
only when struck on or below the knee. Ga-Ga translates from Hebrew as "touch -touch" and is a variation
on dodgeball. To some it is known as Israeli Dodgeball, Octo-Ball, or Panda Ball. It is commonly believed
that the game was brought to the US Jewish summer camps by Israeli camp counselors
The pit is octagonal and is typically 20 feet across with the section dimensions measuring at 3' x 8'. The pit
entry point is typically lower to allow participants to step over the boards to enter the play area. Staff is
proposing placing the pit between the basketball court and sail structure shelter located south of the
splash pad.
The Lions Club has filled out a project proposal worksheet form which contains information regarding how
the Ga-Ga pit would enhance the park system and how it would be maintained.
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously at their July meeting to recommend that the City
Council approve the donation from the Otsego Lions Club.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2020-47
• Master Plan Form — Project Proposal Worksheet
)OSGIRI F MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-47 accepting a donation from the Otsego Lions Club.
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2020-47
ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE OTSEGO LIONS CLUB
WHEREAS, The Lions Club has made a donation of a Ga-Ga pit to the City of Otsego; and
WHEREAS, the donation to the City is for the purpose of providing expanded recreational opportunities
to park users; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property
be accepted only with adoption of a resolution of the governing body; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego sincerely thanks The Otsego Lions Club for their generous donation and for
its support of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the donation from the Otsego Lions Club for a Ga-Ga pit has been hereby accepted.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of July, 2020.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Figure 15. Project Proposal Worksheet
(Complete this worksheet and submit it to the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department.)
Install a "GaGa" Pit at Prairie Park
Please fill out the following questions to the best of your ability, and feel free to attach any
additional information if needed
What is it? Who does it? Where would you do it?
Ga-ga is a fast -paced, dodgeball-style game played in a fenced -in court (often hexagonal or octagonal) with a Kids to Adults Wherever a "pit"
pIt„ is set u p .
single ball and two or more players. Like dodgeball, the
object of the game is to knock out your opponents by
hitting them with the ball. Unlike dodgeball, however, the
ball can only be hit with open hands and is In almost
constant motion. Players strike, jump, and run to avoid
being hit and are eliminated only when struck on or below
the knee.
Please check all that apply and include a brief description of how each applicable question is addressed
Will the project...
✓
serve an unmet need?
Currently there are no Ga-ga Pits in Otsego
✓
provide a new recreational opportunity?
Yes
inspire community pride?
increase awareness of history, culture, and art?
advance outreach, communication, and community
building with cultural groups?
1/7
build community awareness, advocacy, and passion
for recreation and parks?
Adds another recreational opportunity
✓
support healthy living and choices?
Promotes individuals to engage in recreation
improve efficiency of parks and recreation services?
fulfill other city goals or policies?
affect the environment positively or negatively?
/
V
help engage and connect people, parks, trails, and
open spaces?
Promotes individuals to engage in recreation
/
V
address a geographic or programming need
identified in the system planning process?
Increase teen programming/ Engage in Community Partnerships
improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity?
be economically sustainable in the short and long
term?
have adequate future funding for life cycle and
operational costs?
The Lion's will be responsible to provide funding for future operational costs
be a catalyst for private sector investment?
/
V
be served by partnership and volunteer
opportunities?
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Proposer's Name/Organization
Otsego Lions Club
Goal/Motivation
What is the primary reason for proposing this idea? What do you hope to achieve?
Otsego Lions Club are the Pride in my Park sponsors of Prairie
Park. As part of our volunteering, we are always looking at
things we can do to improve the amenities at Prairie Park.
Objectives
What are the tangible/measurable outcomes you'd like to see in the short term (next
6 months)?
Lions purchase & install Ga-Ga Pit at Prairie Park.
Lions provide the community with additional recreational
opportunities.
Action Steps
What needs to happen for your idea to become a reality? Who do you think would be
responsible? Set a deadline!
Action
Responsibility
Deadline
*P&R Commission reviews and
*Lions Club/
July 21
recommends approval of plan
City Staff
*City Council reviews and
*Lions Club/
July 20
approves plan
City Staff
*Installation of pit in Prairie Park
*Lions Club
August
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