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Council approves moving forward with Iowa Rush to operate Pella youth soccer programs
Summary
City staff and the community services board recommended, and the council supported, an agreement for Iowa Rush Soccer Club to operate the city's recreational and club soccer programs beginning fall 2026 with rates similar to current city fees.
City staff presented a proposal from Iowa Rush Soccer Club to consolidate and operate Pella's recreational and competitive youth soccer programs beginning in fall 2026. Staff said the club proposed to charge rates similar to current city program fees and that the arrangement is expected to be revenue-neutral for the city.
Recreation director Spencer (identified in the transcript) told the council the agreement looks like a "win-win," that field control would remain with the city, and that staff would continue to manage facility scheduling and maintenance. Staff reported resident rates of $60 per participant and $72 for nonresidents under the proposed arrangement; the community services board reviewed the proposal favorably. Council members expressed a willingness to move forward while retaining the option to take programming back if future rates diverge from expectations; staff said the agreement would be reviewed annually.
