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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes July 26, 2021 Page 4 of 5 evening hours are the slowest time slot. However, the schedule could be adjusted, if there is demand. Deb Fahey reported on the success of the Senior Ice Cream Social at Community Park on Thursday, July 22. There was a large turnout. Kathy reported that the swim suit dryers will be removed during maintenance week. They chew up swimsuits and there are too many ongoing maintenance issues with them. Board members asked if there is another manufacturer that would be more reliable, but Kathy said that there is only one company. Board members then asked if the countertops in the locker room near the swim suit dryer would be replaced during maintenance week. The countertop replacement was an item on a list of maintenance proposals which was approved at our April 26 meeting. Nathan and Kathy reported that many of the items on this list have been completed, but others, including the countertops, were put on hold by City Council, to be re-evaluated later. Board members commented that it would be particularly important to replace the countertops, in light of the proposed increase in fees. Nathan responded that there may be money available to replace the countertops. Nathan reported that a back-up generator is a major purchase that the rec center needs. Recreation and Senior Center Fees Kathy Martin presented a proposal for a 5% increase in fees, which would go into effect in 2022. She presented comparisons of our fees with other local area rec centers. She asked managers of other rec centers if they are planning to increase fees, and they are on the fence at this point in time. • Board members discussed the proposal. In general, people expect prices to go up, so an increase would not be unexpected. • Board members stated that it would be beneficial to increase the fitness class programming to pre -pandemic levels, if the rec center is planning to charge more. Kathy reported that 80% of the the fitness instructors were furloughed or laid off during the pandemic. It has been slow going to bring those instructors back or replace them. Resolved: The Louisville Rec Center should increase fees by 5% in 2022, as proposed. Motion: Lisa Norgard Secon: Brett Nickerson The motion was passed unanimously.