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Commission Meeting September 11, 1996 Page Four six or eight people waiting in line. Commissioner Dolansky noted that all the newer centers have a big open, oval counter located to one side of the lobby which is directly connected to the main office. In times of heavy traffic the office staff can assist the clerical staff in performing their duties and when traffic is slow the office staff can directly oversee the cashiers in performing supportive clerical work. This layout could possibly be met by replacing the Pro Shop with the general offices. This would allow the current office area to be utilized as a party room or meeting room which is desperately needed. Commissioner Dolansky noted that revenue at Springvale was even with receipts from last year after two strong summer months. He also noted the great increase in ballroom special event income and the slight decrease in dance revenue. Richard Scott asked if we knew how many rounds of golf were being played each year. Mr. Dolansky stated that this information was being compiled for the end of the year on a month end basis. It is hoped that this will become a regular reporting procedure in 1997. Everyone agreed that the rounds of golf played would provide a better picture of play then just revenue. Effectively structuring price increases will necessitate a complete analysis of the golf play structure, i.e. how many nine hole weekday and weekend rounds, eighteen hole weekday and weekend rounds, cart usage, etc. Mr. Dolansky reported that all attempts have been made to cut back and save in wages due to the impending federally mandated minimum wage increase. The Commission members were concerned that this only referred to overtime decreases. Mr. Dolansky replied that overtime was only one element but it also included restrictions on the number of part-time employees serving various functions throughout the building in support roles. The main goal of these efforts was to reduce the projected short fall between revenues and expenditures based on estimations made at the end of July. The Commission members asked if the new fee increases for programs and facilities are now in effect. Mr. Dolansky stated that they were and much to his surprise there had been very few complaints which would indicate that patrons are satisfied with the services and facilities. Mr. Dolansky also reported there is a 0.7 mill parks and recreation levy coming up in November and he is meeting with the Mayor to discuss more details. The existing temporary 0.7 mill levy will expire at the end of 1998. It is a temporary levy and would be more effective as a permanent levy for the same amount. Property taxes will not increase but permanent 0.7 mill will expand with the tax base. The Commission members had a deep concern over the ballot language. Mr. Dolansky replied that by changing the levy from temporary to permanent had resulted in having to change the language and there was no way to get around this fact.