Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 09 24

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OmCitiyof Louisville Parks & Recreation Memorandum To: Recreation Advisory Board From: Kathy Martin, Superintendent Date: 9/20/18 Subject: Programming Update Purpose: The purpose of this agenda item is to present the board with an update on programming for January -April 2019. Programming remains a work in progress based on a number of factors that are still in flux; however, staff continues to seek feedback from the board to assure programming is successful as the new Recreation I Senior Center will be in full operation in first quarter 2019. Background: Staff brought forward programming ideas to the board in June 2018 and the information being shared now is still in draft form and is focused only on new programming and not existing programming. Generally, the RAB supported the overall approach to new programming making the most of the new space and facilities created by the voter -supported Recreation I Senior Center expansion. There are a number of factors that need to be finalized prior to first quarter programming being finalized. Council also is still in the process of determining budget policies such as creating a new Recreation Fund and a General Fund transfer to that new fund. Depending on City Council budget deliberations and decisions there could be additional adjustments to programming. Among the changes that could occur are changes to pool schedules, MAC gym schedules and room schedules. Other factors influencing programming include hiring staff and securing contractors. The city is conducting job fairs and other outreach to recruit quality staff. Hiring is underway for new positions and all jobs have been posted on the City of Louisville website. Two job fairs will be held in October to attract and recruit staff. Supplies for new programs will be secured by mid -December and registration for new programs starts in December 2018. Staff will continue to refine Programming depending on the outcome of these factors and prior and current input from the board. Next Steps Next steps include receiving budget direction from the City Council, hiring staff and contractors, and finalizing facility hours. The goal is to have as much finalized as possible for inclusion in the catalog for programming start up in 2019. Also, staff intends to refine programming over time to respond to trends and feedback, including discussing results with the RAB with the quarterly dashboard.