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Mr. Jenkins stated that we received a commitment from the Service Department to take care of Commission Meeting February 11, 1998 Page Three Diamond No. 5 in North Olmsted Park to complete the drainage work started last year. The Service Department will also construct a service road and lay gravel from the parking lot to the ballfield at Chestnut Park. This work was estimated to cost about $1,500 in gravel alone, not to mention the labor costs. In regards to field conditions, Mr. Smith stated that last year the fields were usually not playable because of inclement weather conditions in the late afternoons. Apparently the maintenance crews were unavailable to try and salvage the fields because it was after 4:00 p.m. Mr. Morgan stated that the policy on field cancellations dictates making a decision by 4:00 p.m. as to whether the fields are capable of being played or not. The maintenance staff is comprised of only four full-time maintenance workers and six to seven part-time employees that need to cover shifts ranging eighteen hours per day, seven days a week at the parks and Recreation Center. Unfortunately that leaves only a skeleton crew left in the late afternoons. Mr. Dolansky said they will try to work on the schedules so we can have more maintenance staff available up to 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. or a field prioritization program for salvaging certain fields during the late afternoon hours. Sub Committee Report: Mr. Dolansky, Mr. Scott and Mr. Kasler formed the Finance Sub-Committee and had met several weeks prior to review the final budget recommendations for 1998. Several items were of concern to the Sub-Committee and they were summarized for the Board. The Ice Rink is reaching a point of disrepair which may start to detract from revenue earning potential as a result of poor facility conditions. It is very cold in the Ice Rink due to the failure of one of two major heating units which need to be replaced. There are also a number of other aesthetic problems as well which do not allow the City to increase rates based upon providing a high quality operation. Mr. Dolansky stated that the Sub-Committee also felt very strongly about considering a fitness area in the building. A fitness facility would benefit the Recreation Center by increasing the base of clientele and generating additional revenue. There is very little competition in the area for such facilities and it meets one of the primary goals of any City, improving the health, welfare and well-being of the residents. Mr. Dolansky stated that the Pro Shop is still not making any significant progress. The Sub- Committee discussed down-sizing the Pro Shop and moving the Main Office into the Pro Shop area. The Pro Shop would be moved into the front office area and would focus primarily on smaller items, special orders, and skate sharpening. The back office area would be used for birthday parties. Mr. Stein, Maintenance Supervisor, is working on figures to see what it would cost to make these changes and move the ticket booth area in front of the new office area by the Pro Shop. The Sub-Committee inquired as to why the Parks and Recreation Fund was not established as 3