Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 11 22

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes October 25, 2021 Page 2 of 5 Staff Updates Recreation and Senior Services Update Kathy Martin provided an update on programming at the Recreation Center. • Youth activities went well during the summer, with good participation. Fall preschool is back in session, and onsite daycare is back with limited hours. Children have enjoyed special events, such as the Fairy House Walk. • Sports camps with the Skyhawk contractor were very successful. The tennis program was popular for both youth and adults. Softball, baseball, youth soccer, and flag football programs had strong participation. Indoor soccer will begin in January. • Outdoor summer fitness classes were successful. Spin classes were held outside. Water aerobics and Fluid Running classes were popular at Memory Square Pool throughout the summer. Indoor fitness classes still have low participation, with the exception of classes for seniors. Zoom fitness classes are still offered, with over 1000 visits per month. • Memory Square attendance started strong in the the summer, and then faded. Group swim lessons have been challenging, due to COVID protocols and the difficulty in hiring. The Monarch girls' swim team will start practicing in the evening in November. • Staffing is a major issue; there have been no applications for some positions. It is very challenging to return to full programming when it is so hard to hire staff. The City hired a new Human Resources director, who will be looking at options to attract employees. RAB members mentioned options such as flex schedules, more part-time employment, and changes in pay scale. However, we also acknowledge that this is a national problem. • One RAB member mentioned that several community members expressed interest in attending a ski conditioning class. Kathy replied that the challenge is to find an instructor for the class. • Deb Fahey asked about the rate of air exchange in the Rec Center and Senior Center. Nathan reported that a new HVAC system was installed in the renovation, so the air exchange rate is good. Deb suggested that this should be publicized, with specific information, which might make people more comfortable about exercising in the building. Nathan presented the Q3 Recreation Dashboard. • The good news is that visits to the rec center have increased, although admittedly this is compared to 2020, when the building was closed for several months. Revenue is up from last year, and summer outdoor programs brought in more money. Expenditures were up 8% from last year, and staff worked hard to keep expenses down. The net change to fund the balance is $684,799. Given the current environment, with a county mask mandate, the finances were in a better position than expected. 3