Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 11 26

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes 10/22/2018 Page 3 of 4 • This topic was discussed in the City Council Update. Finance Committee Update — Van Pelt • Discussed membership numbers and new fees. The subcommittee reviewed the budget assumptions with staff and felt they were reasonable. • The operating assumption is that 2019 attendance will be 16% higher than 2017. This is consistent with the assumption used by GreenPlay in their original analysis. Recreation Staff Update and Construction Update — Martin • There is push to complete the parking lot before asphalt plants close for the winter. • Approximately 125 tradespeople are on site each day. On street parking has resumed, which costs $6,500 per month. • The Senior Center may reopen as soon as November. • The second job fair is complete. About 100 people attended, mainly fitness instructors on Friday, and aquatics people on Saturday. • Since reopening after Labor Day, the Rec Center has seen over 300 new memberships per month. • A new facilities tech starts 11/13/18. The new fitness supervisor starts 10/29/18. • Parks and Recreation Director applications are coming in. Interviews will take place 11/14. Meet and greet the candidates open house will take place 5:30 — 6:30 11/13. An interview panel from the Open Space Board, Parks Board and Recreation Board will participate. Michele Van Pelt volunteered to represent RAB. Grand Opening Update (scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2019) — Martin • Preliminary planning starting. • Subcommittee, Norgard and Shoulders, from RAB formed. Bylaws Update and Approval • Bylaws were reviewed.