Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Hear Options for BMX Facility Operational Structure
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Submitted By: Zakariya M. Sherman, Executive Project Manager, Parks and Recreation
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The purpose of this agenda item is to engage the City Council in a discussion regarding the operational model for the new All-Wheel Adaptive BMX Racetrack currently under construction. This checkpoint will allow Council to review key options, consider programming and revenue strategies, and help guide how the facility will be staffed and managed long-term to ensure community access, high usage, and financial sustainability.
Presentation Information: Brad Keen, Director, Parks & Recreation
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council select a preferred operational model for the new All-Wheel Adaptive BMX Racetrack, choosing between Option?1, a hybrid model in partnership with a 501(c)(3) organization that would handle sanctioned events, or Option?2, a full City operation.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and select a preferred operational model for the new All-Wheel Adaptive BMX Racetrack, choosing between Option?1, a hybrid model in partnership with a 501(c)(3) organization that would handle sanctioned events, or Option?2, a full City operation.
2. Move that the Council reject both options and provide staff with direction.
Background: On July 10, 2023, the City contracted with Action Sports Design to lead the design of the BMX facility in Tradition Regional Park. Following completion of the design, the City Council approved a construction contract on June 23, 2025, also awarded to Action Sports Design, to oversee the buildout of the project. Construction is expected to take approximately four months, weather permitting.
To prepare for operational planning and long-term management, staff co...
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