Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 07 22

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes June 24, 2024 Page 3 of 5 • Katie T. was involved in outreach activities, including a Senior Services Wellness & Resource Fair, Senior Services Open House, lunchtime resource presentations, and Kestrel Community Resource Fair. • Katie reported that she focuses her work on seniors who live in Louisville. If seniors live elsewhere, Katie refers them to other agencies that provide support for their area. Mary O'Brien and Gene Kutscher reported that the Senior Drop -In Tennis, sponsored by the Rec Center, is successful. It is well -attended and provides a great way for newcomers to meet and join the local tennis community. The drop -in format is geared toward social play rather than competition. Gene and Mary expressed appreciation to Kathy Martin, Jesse DeGraw, and the Rec Center for sponsoring this senior activity. Recreation Updates — Kathy Martin Operating Budget Update — Kathy Martin • Kathy reported that the Rec Center is In the middle of the Biannual Budget Cycle, which includes CIP requests, personnel requests, and operating budget requests. Her directive was "to ask for what you want," and then Council will be aware of everything that is desired. Expenses are going up for almost everything. It's important for staff to attend conferences, but that is also expensive. Kathy has requested a full-time position to manage youth sports and youth activities. • The budget process is moving forward, even though the City Manager is on administrative leave pending an investigation and the Financial Director is going on parental leave. Samma Fox is currently in charge. • Council members will see the requests in July. • Kathy reported that the Rec Center fee increases have been decided, and they will match what the Rec Advisory Board recommended in May. Golf Updates — Kathy Martin Kathy relayed information from David Baril. • The parking lot resurfacing is scheduled for July 18. Dick Friedson obtained a map of the parking lot and figured out a way to restripe the lot that would add 17 more spaces. He sent in this proposal, but he hasn't heard any response. Lisa Norgard will talk to the Director of Public Works to see if this proposal is being considered. • The Ladies Tournament last week went well. The Junior Camp Program is averaging 140 kids per week. Dick Friedson would like to see a scholarship program to bring in kids who don't have the money to participate in this type of program. • Demand continues to be strong and the course continues to exceed predicted budget revenues.