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Special Meeting Minutes October 8, 2013 Page 7 of 12 City Manager Fleming addressed Mr. MenakerCongressman Polis did not do an art show in the recreation center lobby because of the fee. City Manager Fleming stated it was a scheduling problem rather than an issue of the fee. With trainers at the Recreation Center, he explained the City is complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act.He requested fees for the lobby. Human Resources Director Hix explained the City surveyed other recreation centers relative to personal trainers and implemented the same fees. The personal trainers are paid a wage and part of the wage is paid to the recreation center because they are Recreation/Senior Center Superintendent Martin explained changes are proposed for January 2014. She explained multiple personal trainers use the recreation center to train clients. There are requirements for personal trainers such as insurance and certifications. They pay daily admission for themselves and for their client. Although the industry standard is for the trainers to be on staff, the City has chosen to implement a bench fee, which is a $20.00 per unduplicated client per month. She stated there are about eleven personal trainers who use the recreation center to run their businesses and pay a daily admission fee. Council member Jasiak inquired if the recreation has received any feedback from residents who cannot access a particular piece of equipment because it is being used by a personal trainer. Recreation/Senior Center Superintendent Martin stated there are complaints seasonally, especially in the January timeframe or the busy time of day; 9:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. Council member Jasiak noted the City must compete with new recreational facilities and suggested a conversation on whether the focus should be the asset of the residents being able to use the recreation center or whether the asset is the personal trainers. Michael Menaker, 1827 Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO explained the trainers are not using the equipment; the dues paying members are using the equipment. He noted a $20.00 fee is not reasonable because the trainers are providing a benefit to the City. He stated if the fees are too high, it will create a negative economic effect. He noted most of the trainers teach popular classes, which brings more visitors to the Recreation Center. Human Resources Director Hix explained there is a Fair Labor Standard Law, which prohibits a contract personal trainer from being an employee. It is prohibited by law to teach a class and be a personal trainer. Mayor Muckle felt the City should do a Historic Preservation Master Plan and allow the Plan to determine the staffing needs. He felt the Historic Preservation Fund should pay for the Master Plan.Mayor Pro Tem Dalton concurred. He requested the Planning Director provide information on the position and what he feels will be accomplished. 28