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Commission Meeting December 10, 1997 Page 2 along the south perimeter. The east and west borders of the park have always had fencing and in the near future this will need to be replaced. Mr. Dolansky stated that the original intent of the neighbors along the south property was to not install fencing so an open vista to the park would be maintained. Mr. Dolansky stated that he would direct a letter to these residents summarizing the survey results and the efforts that will be implemented to reduce certain park problems, i.e. no games before 8:00 a.m., special signs installed for no trespassing, and llittering, etc. Mr.Dolansky stated that he had just received the September print-outs from the Finance Department and he had finalized the 1997 Third Quarter Consolidated Income and Expense Statement. Mr. Dolansky noted that it is difficult to verify his on-going financial status without timely detailed financial reports from the Finance Department because their figures are considered the most accurate and final. Net revenue indicated that the Parks and Recreation Department was approximately $102,000 over last year’s net revenue. Expenditures have been very tight, most especially in the wages line item, and revenues are above figures from the preceeding year. Mr. Dolansky noted that an additional revenue item will be added to the financial reports at the end of this year and from that point forward for the Clague Park Cell Tower contributions. Mr. Dolansky and the members received an anounomous letter of complaint regarding patrons walking into the Recreation Center without paying for public skates. Mr. Dolansky and Mr. Morgan both felt the problem may only be isolated to a few incidents but nonetheless the perception may be detrimental to public relations within the community. Mr. Morgan stated he was doing some research on issuing visable, identifiable wickets that ski resorts use to be issued to customers who pay for public skating. A supervisor or a Rink Guard would be able to recognize someone if they did not pay for admission to the Public Skate. The metal wicket goes through a zipper or belt loop with a sticker that is folded in half. One side of the sticker has a disclaimer and the other side has a logo with a blank area that can be stamped with a symbol or date. Every public skate session would have a different color or symbol. Mr. Morgan is still finalizing the costs and will have more information at the next meeting. It was determined that implemntation would probably not occur until the fall so that patrons could gat adjusted to the new policy at the start of a new season instead of confusing them midway through this season. Report by Safety Director: None Sub Committee Report: Mr. Dolansky stated that over the past few years there has been a trend towards decreasing profit margins and some inconsistencies with food and service qualities in the Recreation Center Concession operations. As such, a special Sub-Committee with Tim Smith, Board Member, Dave Smith, Food Supervisor, and Mr. Dolansky met and have recommended the following suggestions: Proposal 1: Modify current operations by hiring a full-time supervisor who would be assigned during all high volume shifts. This hands-on manager could dramatically