Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 07 26

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes June 28, 2021 Page 3 of 4 When considering all of these intermediate goals, staff and the RAB will need to balance possible options. The Louisville Outdoor Amenities Survey (2019) is a starting place to consider community needs. If alternate locations for courts need to be considered, the area near the police station is a possibility. Staff Updates Nathan provided general staff updates and information about the Rec Center. • The possibility of in -person board meetings will be discussed by the City Council in July. Nathan anticipates that in -person meetings, possibly with a hybrid component, may begin in September. • The Memory Square toilets are now all operational. Repairs were made to change to a more reliable flushing mechanism. • The golf course will not be open to the public to view the 41" of July fireworks. A special display will reach a high elevation in order to accommodate more city- wide viewing. Residents are encouraged to view from home or from suggested viewing locations. One of these is the area around the Rec Center. • Kathy Martin continues to monitor the Rec Center facility usage, extending hours when this decision is supported by usage. • The Rec Center will be closed on Labor Day. The parking lot will be the staging area for the Labor Day parade, which will be rerouted due to closures on Main Street. Memory Square pool will be open, with normal daily fees. David Baril reported that the golf course has been very busy. • There is greater participation in all leagues. Beginner programs are full, and instructors have full schedules. He is considering working with more independent contractor instructors. • David reported that the sale of range balls has increased substantially. • This summer the golf course will host a CGA amateur qualifier, a CGA women's mashie, and the boy's regional championship in August. These events provide good recognition and publicity for the golf course. • A water heater recently broke at the restaurant, but it should be fixed soon. David Dean reported that the golf course is generally in good shape, even though many people are playing. • He was able to hire more employees by posting part-time jobs. The new employees are working on some of the projects that weren't done last year, such as edging bunkers. • There has been substantial work on the irrigation system. Ginger Cross reported that she is working on the fall catalog.