Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 05 20

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes April 22, 2024 Page 2 of 5 demand, with many requests for use. Internal programs come first, followed by contracted internal programs. There are many sport -specific times, including drop -in pickleball and a variety of leagues and groups. In addition, "open gym" is a priority, so that there is a drop -in space for 14-and-under patrons. Last year staff added some additional pickleball times after conducting a survey of pickleball players. The turf gym is often rented for practices and is heavily booked for birthday parties. Staff is continually reevaluating gym usage and considering new applications for use. For example, staff is reconsidering the current rental of the gym for table tennis. This rental agreement may be discontinued in the fall, which would free up some prime time for community use. RAB members discussed the allocation priorities and schedule. • There is high demand for additional pickleball times. The current slots are crowded, with as many as 50 people at times. Michele Van Pelt asked if an additional hour could be added to the current times on Friday and on Sunday. She also asked if the Boot Camp class could be moved to the turf gym to free up some additional time for pickleball. • Mary O'Brien pointed out that "open gym" really means time for basketball. If patrons try to practice a different sport or activity, they are pushed out by the basketball players. • Dick Friedson wondered if the turf gym could be changed to a hard floor. Other RAB members and staff responded that there is high demand for the turf surface. • RAB members supported the idea that outside groups should pay a substantial amount, particularly if they are using the gym during prime times. Golf Updates — David Dean and David Baril David Dean reported that the golf course came out of the winter in good shape. • His staff has finished greens aeration. • Staffing for seasonal positions is going well. • The course is currently utilizing water rights off Coal Creek. • When asked about the condition of the driving range off the tee, David responded that the area is frequently top -dressed. He does not have a mower that will mow that area lower in a reasonable amount of time. • A port -a -potty will be installed on May 1. • RAB members commended the work of Sandra Grow, the horticulturist. She is doing a great job. David Baril reported on the status of golf operations. • In response to Dick Friedson's comment that the software to book tee times doesn't work, David Baril reported that he has been looking for a better contractor for four years. The current company has been slow to address any problems. David is in the process of evaluating a company that could be hired to manage point of sales and the software that the club uses. David has