Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 06 28

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes April 26, 2021 Page 4 of 5 not reliable this year, so staff made the decision to buy supplies in advance. Expenses have been high, which included some large expenses to update kitchen equipment. Overall, the golf course is in good financial shape. The golf course is being well utilized, and there is no need to provide discount events to bring in golfers and revenue. In addition, companies are promoting golf outings. • David Baril reported hearing mostly appreciative comments about the restaurant, and the restaurant provides suggestion cards to allow customers to provide feedback. The beverage cart is out promptly at 9:00, which pleases the golfers. • David Dean reported that golf course maintenance is a little behind schedule, due to the weather. He has had difficulty finding applicants for all of the seasonal positions, even though the pay offered is competitive with other local organizations. The City recently standardized pay for similar jobs within the City, rather than offering lower pay combined with golfing privileges. Nathan reported that the City used the "Ready to Work" program to staff the aeration project, which went well. David Dean reported that the grass will usually recover from aeration within ten to fourteen days, but that can vary based on the weather. • The Board discussed possibilities for improving the golf course, club house, and parking. The Board wants to move forward in the most effective manner possible, considering many factors, including: creating a vision, financial feasibility, working with limited space near a flood plain, assuring adequate parking, providing space for additional uses, and ascertaining whether or not there is City Council support. Nathan will set a meeting time for all interested members to meet and discuss both concepts and process related to this project. This will be an open meeting, listed on the City website. • Finally, David Baril shared a sheet which documents the contributions of golf to the economic health of the community and the state. Recreation and Senior Center Updates • Nathan Mosley and Kathy Martin shared the first quarter dashboard of the Rec Center. COVID restrictions continued to impact participation and revenue. Compared to the first quarter of 2020, there was a 53% decrease in membership revenue. However, participation in programs remained strong, with Silver Sneakers as the top user group. The quarter ended with a deficit of $2,345. Transfers from the Capital Projects Fund and the the General Fund brought the ending balance to $382,238. 5