Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION December 19, 2018 MINUTES PRESENT: Recreation & Parks Commission: Andrew Mathews, Jackie Neau, Peter Nolan and Richard Zito. Recreation & Parks Staff: Steve Youel, Matt Lishman, and Carissa Lombardi. ABSENT: Jerry Barton, Commissioner GUESTS: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mr. Zito made the motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Mathews made the motion to approve the minutes of September 19, 2018. Mr. Zito seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: None ACTION ITEMS: Inflatable Obstacle Course Purchase: Mr. Lishman shared with the Commission that staff is looking into the purchase of an inflatable obstacle course and asked Mrs. Lombardi to share the information. Mrs. Lombardi shared that Marshall Medical Center is willing to donate an inflatable. The inflatable would need to be purchased upfront by the City and the City would be reimbursed by Marshall Medical Center $2,100.00 each year for 5 years. Wristbands would cost $2.00 or season pass holders could add-on for $25 per person. In addition it could be used for pool parties at an additional cost of $100. Included is a case study from the City of Folsom that shows the success of their program. A concern was brought up about doing repairs if necessary. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. 2019 Aquatics Fees and Summer Schedule: Mr. Lishman reported that minimum wage will be increasing by $1.00 from $11.00 to $12.00 on January 1, 2019. Mr. Lishman stated that this increase will have a financial impact on the City’s Aquatic programs. Mrs. Lombardi stated staff is not currently proposing increasing drop in to public swim. Staff is proposing a significant change in evening public swim by going to 3 nights a week. Evening swim is losing money each season due to small attendance. Staff would also like to offer movie nights on 2 Friday nights and focus Friday’s on Family Night. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings the pool would be available for rentals and classes that can cover their costs. Staff is proposing to remove the last swimming lesson time slot in the evening due to very small attendance during this time. This will also allow evening swim to begin and end 30 minutes earlier. Lap swim has seen a steady decline in attendance over the past several years. The City’s lap swim pass is significantly higher than others. Staff is recommending a decrease in lap swim pass fees and to move the start time an hour earlier. Based on feedback from lap swimmers staff feels this will bring in more swimmers during lap swim. Beth Fellmen shared with the Commission how successful the pool was last summer. The women’s restroom was very clean and the banner across Main St. was fantastic. Beth suggested that a banner be put up that shows the public swim pool hours. There has been a banner in the past. The Eagle Scout project that was done on the rock wall is fabulous. Beth shared her concerns with the homeless issue in City Park. The brushy area is a hazard and should be cleaned up before we start swimming. It was suggested that a flyer be put in the City water bill. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation. Mr. Zito seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Friends of Fulton El Camino Recreation and Park District Request Donation for Family 4 pack to Gold Bug Park: Mr. Lishman reported that the Friends of Fulton El Camino Recreation and Park District have requested a donation from Gold Bug Park for their 16th Annual Crab Feed. Mr. Lishman recommended a family 4 pack to get into the mine. This has been consistent with what staff has donated in the past. Mr. Zito made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. STAFF REPORTS: Youth Assistance Fund: Mr. Lishman reported that since our last meeting there were 51 requests for funding in the amount of $2,637.00. We received $5,150.00 in donations. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians donated $5,000.00 and the projected fund balance is $7,583.77. Thank You: Steve Youel thanked the Commission for all they have done over the years. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.