## AGENDA ## City Council Work Session Monday, April 6, 2026 - 6 p.m. ## Council Chambers 1.Recreation Sponsorships 2.Update on Mankato Public Safety use of Automated License Plate Readers 3.Update on Amicus Brief 4.Discussion on Emergency Ordinance 5.Discussion on Engagement of the Public Safety Advisory Committee and Greater Mankato ## Diversity Council 6.Adjournment ## AGENDA RECOMMENDATION ## City Council Work Session 1. ## Meeting Date:04/06/2026 ## Agenda Item: ## Recreation Sponsorships ## Recommendation/Action(s): ## Discussion ## Summary: At a previous 2025 Council Work Session, staff presented options for a recreation advertising policy based on previous feedback from the Council. This recommendation included options for whom, and how advertisements for appropriate recreational facilities could be sold. From this discussion, Council requested that staff reconsider allowing third-party groups to sell advertisements and recommended City staff manage these sales with the City, retaining the income for future capital improvements. ## Rate Structure Methodology for sales by City staff Criteria for content Transition for our recreation partners with existing agreements Staff have worked on this policy recommendation with these directions in mind and are seeking a consensus on this framework to move forward with. Staff will present a brief overview of the recommendation at the meeting. ## Attachments ## Recreation Ad Plan 2026 ## Mankato Outdoor ## Recreation Advertising Plan 3.4.2026 ## Introduction The City of Mankato’s parks and recreation amenities support community connection and livability for all of our residents. We have several different types of parks and recreation amenities. The Tier 1 facilities are recreational spaces that have secure access. Tier 2 facilities are park spaces that are used for competitive sport in addition to being places for community usage. This advertising plan is intended to provide oversight on Tier 2 facilities, specifically:  ## Alexander Park Tennis Courts  ## Community Athletic Fields Baseball Fields  ## Erlandson Park Tennis Courts  ## Jaycee Park Softball Fields  ## Thomas Park Softball Fields  ## Tourtellotte Park Pickleball Courts  ## Tourtellotte Park Softball Field ## Sales Process  Requests to purchase ad space come to ad sales staff to review.  Upon approval of advertiser, payment is taken by City and artwork is sent from advertiser to City to sign printing company.  Sign printing company prints and may or may not install, depending on final deal.  Consider future technological improvements for sales and management. ## Advertising Agreement  Advertiser must provide artwork to be displayed.  Signs sold for a 3-year term. The same sign to be used for all 3 years.  The cost to advertiser is an annual rate. The first annual payment must be received prior to printing the sign. City staff will invoice annually on the anniversary date of the initial purchase.  If signs are vand…