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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes April 22, 2024 Page 4 of 5 to two pickleball courts, a future free-standing pickleball court, a soccer/multipurpose field in the detention basin behind the Rec Center, future soccer/multipurpose fields (site not determined), additional tennis courts at Centennial Park, and the design work for a new golf clubhouse. The CIP list also includes improvements to the Rec Center and the Golf Course. The CIP list far exceeds City revenue. • An update to fiscal policies will be considered on the May 7 City Council agenda. This will affect reserve amounts for Parks and Golf. • Fees for 2025/26 will be considered soon and will be part of the budget process. • Adam praised the Rec Center staff for helping people during the recent "wind event" and power shutoff by Xcel. Many citizens used the Center for Wi-Fi connections, showers, and a place to stay warm. RAB members expressed their appreciation. • In response to a question about how to promote RAB projects, Adam encouraged RAB members to attend City Council meetings related to the 2025 Work Plan. May 14 is the initial discussion of the City Council Work Plan. • Dick Friedson asked about the impact of the RAB Memo about CIP projects. In particular, he wanted to make sure that Council is aware that the Golf Course revenue is greater than previously anticipated and could be used to help fund a new clubhouse. • Mary O'Brien questioned the value of a 2nd repair of the cracks on the tennis courts at Centennial Park. The repairs that were completed last year lasted a short time; the cracks are already back, along with some new cracks and bumps. Adam responded that the crack repair cost is significantly less than a complete replacement. A replacement is scheduled for 2025. • Lisa Norgard asked if Lafayette is still considering soccer/multipurpose fields in the area east of the Sports Complex. Adam said that Lafayette is in the middle of a personnel transition, but this possibility has not been ruled out. When considering sites for fields, he said that it will be important to consider whether the fields will have lighting and what type of surface will be best (grass or artificial turf). • Mary O'Brien reported that the net on the far east court of Centennial Park is old and has tape across the top, which does not adhere. The net needs to be replaced. Board Updates Outdoor Rec Amenities Lisa Norgard reported that the Outdoor Rec Subcommittee met on April 15. The group talked about CIP items, funding, and determining next steps. Dick Friedson talked about the difficulty of finding locations for soccer/multipurpose fields. He is