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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes August 26, 2024 Page 3 of 5 Jean Gass agreed with the previous speakers. Zoom classes provide an important accessibility option. They often fit better with people's work schedules. She is thankful to have a Zoom option and requests that it continue. Staff Updates Department Marketing Update — Ginger Cross Ginger is the Senior Marketing Specialist for Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS). Her job is to support and champion PROS staff and educate and inform the public about what's happening. • Gov Delivery is the new email platform. This has been introduced and is still being tweaked. There is a new app for both the Golf Course and the Rec Center. • A new part-time Marketing Specialist started work in April. A new City Communications Manager began work in March. • Ginger uses a variety of ways to communicate with the public, including social media, print, emails, mobile apps, websites, and videos. She welcomes additional ideas for communication. • Recent large initiatives include Wayfinding signage and the Bike Safety Campaign. RAB members mentioned concerns about the speed of E-bikes on the trails. Ginger said that City Council considers this issue a priority. • Ginger presented slides showing the communication flow chart of the PROS department and the various communication channels. PROS is the largest department in the City, and there is always a lot happening. • Staff is working to meet the regulations of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) law in Colorado. • RAB members expressed appreciation for Ginger's work. Recreation & Senior Update — Kathy Martin • The Mission Greens tennis court fence installation was scheduled for August 25. The surfacing is scheduled for late September. • Bryon Weber will come to the RAB meeting next month to present Master Plan Update information. • Samma Fox is serving as interim City Manager. The City hopes to hire a new City Manager by December. The City will not hire a new HR director until a new City Manager is hired. • Staff completed many projects during maintenance week. The resurfaced indoor track will open by Friday, August 30. Counters were changed out in the women's locker room. • The new Cold Plunge is popular. It is now free with admission and first come, first served. Kathy reported an increase in drop -in visits related to the popularity of the Cold Plunge.