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I. INTRODUCTION <br />A. Study Purpose <br />The City of Louisville has undertaken a study to consider and examine the feasibility of expanding the <br />existing Recreation/ Senior Center built in 1990. The current facility has accommodated growth fairly <br />well, however spaces have become over utilized for some particular activities, such as fitness <br />programming, and further demand has grown for other activities, such as aquatics. As such, the purpose <br />of this study is to: <br />• Collect and analyze demographic data as it relates to the demand for expanded recreation <br />facilities. <br />• Complete an analysis of local and area market conditions impacting both public and private <br />recreation and leisure facilities. <br />• Collect, update, and analyze data relating to citizen and community needs and preferences. <br />• Assess what amenities and programming would be most logical to provide in expanded <br />recreation facilities. <br />• Outline additional operations associated with facility expansion. <br />• Develop a preliminary report outlining available opportunities for alternative funding including <br />community resources, ballot issues, grants and gifts, and public /private partnerships. <br />This integrates with the department's Mission: <br />The City of Louisville Division of Recreation and Senior Services oversees the programs and <br />operations of the Recreation & Senior Center. The Mission is to provide recreational activities <br />and leisure services that contribute to the physical, mental, and social well -being of the citizens. <br />B. Current Amenities <br />v - <br />The current facility is 57,400 square feet and includes the following amenities within the building: <br />• 6 lane, 25 meter pool with diving well <br />• 160 foot water slide with adventure splash down pool <br />• Solarium and sun deck <br />• Sauna <br />• Hot tub <br />• Steam room <br />• Two free - weight rooms <br />• Gymnasium <br />• Racquetball and Walleyball courts <br />• Senior Center <br />• Indoor track (1/10 mile) <br />• Locker rooms <br />• Kid's Corner babysitting <br />• Fitness studio <br />• Multi- purpose rooms <br />The initial phase of this study began in late 2015 with a kick off meeting in November including staff and <br />members of the Task Force. Engaging the public included two open houses; a summary of those open <br />houses follows. <br />City of Louisville, Colorado <br />