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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting January 10, 1996 Page Three Friday night public skates have been ongoing with very few problems, and a third cashier has been added in an effort to move the crowd into the rink in a more timely and orderly manner. Janet Saringer suggested admitting resident cardholders early in order to relieve some of the congestion in the lobby. Mr. Dolansky stated that this might work very well if the crowds continue to grow. Westlake has passed a 25-year levy and will be constructing a $12.2 million recreation complex and park; however, there are no plans for an ice rink. Rocky River is planning on building a gym facility adjacent to their ice rink as well.. A letter was received from Mr. Janis, President of North Olmsted Hot Stove Baseball, regarding the potential of waiving field preparation fees. Ms. Koster-Marquardt commented that the policy of fee payment should be uniformly enforced for all groups, if one group pays then all the groups should pay. Mr. Gardner asked who was responsible for canceling the games and re-scheduling. Mr. Dolansky replied that the Department cancels the games until a certain time, and then it is the decision of the umpire. This has created discrepancies in the billing of the actual number of games played on the fields. N.O.H.S.B. is planning to attend the next Commission meeting and the proposal will be entertained at that time. An idea presented by N.O.H.S.B. to improve the fields would be construction of dirt bins for field maintenance; this will also be discussed at that time as well.. Some discussion was had regarding the Recreation Committee of City Council meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Janet Saringer is the Chairperson for the City Council Recreation Committee. Plans were tentatively made for March 13, 1996. Janet Saringer raised the issue of the improvements being planned for Springvale Golf Course. Safety Director, Carolyn Kasler, stated that this is not under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department, but it was agreed that it is of interest to the Commission. The adjustment of our fee structure was discussed. Mr. Dolansky stated that after a budget is set for the Department a committee should be formed to look at the issue of increasing the fees. Mrs. Hayes and Mr. Gardner volunteered to be members of the committee and the Board suggested that Bob Kasler be chosen to lead the special review with the guidance of Mr. Dolansky. Report by Safety Director Ms. Kasler commented that she was pleased with the action taken on the carbon monoxide issue, and that a nice job was done on decorating the facility for Christmas. She stated that the Recreation and Finance Committee will be hearing the proposal to have contractual concessions in the City parks very shortly so that program may proceed in the new season.. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting January 10, 1996