Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 08 27

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes July 23, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Recreation Staff Update and Construction Update • Construction moving along. • RAB may possibly tour new spaces at 8/27/2018 meeting. • June 2018 Hail Storm Impacts o Existing Rec Center metal roof will be replaced o Vinyl roof was pierced, underlying insulation is being assessed • These will be coordinated with construction o New construction roof may need to be replaced • New Positions o Two days for Job Fairs for hiring new staff in October o Facilities position has been posted, 10 applicants now o Fitness Coordinator position will be posted forthwith Golf Course Update • David Baril - operations update o Record month for cafe o RAB should review Golf Course strategic plan October or later o Golf course revenues are ahead of budget through the second quarter. Membership and lesson revenues are particularly strong. • David Dean - maintenance update o Staffing is a challenge due to seasonal nature of positions • Summer season staffing less of a problem • Very difficult to fill nine month per year positions o The standing water under the Dillon Road underpass requires a sump pump to eliminate this problem. The standing water is caused by the high water table in the area and is a constant issue for all golfers. o Discussion around condition of the course, specifically the bunkers and greens; also discussed the cause of the pond issue on #7 (algae bloom which caused death of fish). David explained the steps being taken to remedy the bunkers (gravel rising to the surface); solution appears to be successful and may be implemented in other bunkers. Branding Discussion • There will be no new logo for the Rec Center. • Working on a tagline o Current ideas are: • "Something for Everyone" • "Something for Everybody" • "A Great Place to Be" • Creating Branding Subcommittee o Audrey DeBarros and Rich Bradfield