Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2025 10 27

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes August 25, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Staff Updates — Julie Seydel, Recreation Manager Julie presented the proposed 2026 fee schedule, outlining 3%, 5% and 7% increase scenarios. The board reviewed attendance levels, rates of neighboring recreation centers, and the mix of resident, non-resident and senior visitors. It is recognized that the senior rate is largely set by health programs (e.g. Silver Sneakers, Active Advantage) so any increase will not be very impactive to the senior population. The Board also recommended that the City explore whether to continue to offer the corporate discounts since they may have limited impact on attracting new businesses to the City. It was the consensus of the Board that non-resident rates should be increased significantly. This is based on rates of competing recreation facilities, real or perceived overcrowding at the Rec Center, and the high quality of the Center. Lisa Norgard motioned that the non-resident adult monthly rate is increased to $90 per month, with other non-resident rates determined off of this level, and that resident rates are increased 3% across the board. Dan Brenner seconded. All approved. Golf Updates — Mark Jensen, Bo Lewis Mark indicated that the golf course is proposing a 5% across-the-board rate increase. The Board questioned where this put CCGC in relation to neighboring courses. Bo indicated that they did not have this information readily available but believes CCGC is still very competitively priced. The Board requested this information for review at a future meeting. Mark also said that the senior rates will be in effect all day Monday — Friday, a change from the current structure of all day Mon-Tues and Wed -Fri after 12:00. . Proposed rates for the passes have not been decided yet; this will be brought back to the Board at a future meeting. A motion was made by Dick Friedson, seconded by Michele Van Pelt to recommend approval of the proposed rate increase. All approved. The golf course dashboard discussion was tabled to the October meeting. Dick: please include expenses as well including equipment repair, etc. Director Update — Adam Blackmore