Finance Committee Agenda and Packet 2019 09 13

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City Council Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 08/16/19 Page 4 of 7 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Director Nathan Mosley presented a memorandum and fee analysis to the Finance Committee for discussion. Director Mosley stated that the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) met in early August to discuss fee increases for both residents and non-residents. Director Mosley stated the RAB recommended a blended approach with average fee increases of 5%. Director Mosley stated the increases relate to the cost of doing business and will be spread across different groups and pass types. For the Golf Course, and based on more competitive market analysis, Director Mosley stated the RAB recommended a 3% increase in greens fees. Finance Committee Chairperson Maloney stated that the fees need to keep up with the cost of doing business, but from a marketing perspective, need to also cover costs and be equitable. Member Maloney stated that he is not sure the Finance Committee has the data (via the dashboard), to state an opinion of whether the proposed fee increases are adequate. Chairperson Maloney stated that any proposed fee increases need to be included by staff in the 2020 recommended budget. Member Lipton stated that the City should be conservative on pricing leading up to the November ballot. Finance Committee Member Lipton stated that fees need to keep up with expenses, competition needs to be defined and analyzed, and that the membership and user increases need to be factored for. Member Lipton stated that this should be done for across all programs. Director Mosley stated that the increase would apply to all programs, room rentals, etc. Director Mosley stated that they are considering increasing the age eligibility of the Silver Sneakers program. Member Lipton again stressed the importance of factoring in adequate growth calculations. Director Mosley stated he increased the budget projection for expenditures from 4% to 5% for 2020. Mayor Muckle stated that he is agreeable with 5% for 2020. Finance Director Watson stated that the current R & R model is using a lower percentage increase. City Manager Balser stated that the City will be reviewing its policies for various user group subsidies including senior and youth discounts. The reports and corresponding narrative can be located in the packet of the August 16, 2019 Finance Committee Meeting. DEPARTMENT RESPONSES TO INTERNAL CONTROLS EXAMINATION REPORT 5