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Commission Meeting September 20, 1999 Page 2 Donna also tracked some of the loss based on credit coupons she offered while the indoor pool was being sandblasted resulting in customers paying a lower rate for an offered swim class. Donna added that she is focusing on all aspects of the problems in the pool including the North Olmsted High School not yet buying pool time because of the need to hire a swim coach for this season. Report by Acting Commissioner: Mr. Morgan stated that upcoming improvements in the ice arena should boost public skating attendance and revenues. Event lighting, sound system, storage lockers and new flooring will make the facility much more appealing to the public. Service Director Mr. Bohemian will be going to City Council to request Recreation levy monies to facilitate the improvements. Mr. Morgan mentioned that the decision of hiring a Varsity Swim Coach for North Olmsted High School becomes a key issue in boosting pool revenue. If a Coach is hired that is able to have practice after school we could sell early evening time to a different high school to recover the loss of the Westlake Swim Team. The other issue Mr. Morgan brought up was the fact that 1998 was an outstanding year in revenue and 1999 was more on line with previous years in 1996 and 1997. Mr. Morgan presented the committee with the video that was shown at this years Homecoming, stating that it will be shown on the North Olmsted City’s cable channel every hour. Mr. Morgan responds to the revenue reports in the rink. Mr. Morgan states to the committee that the dehumidification and the blowing of the air circulation creates a puddle of water and could not make ice when we needed to, resulting in the late opening of the rink, losing approximately $300.-$400. per day on hockey rentals. Mr. Morgan commented on how registration for Tackle football, Flag football and Cheerleading were high. Mr. Morgan informs the committee on some changes that have taken place and some new classes being offered. Karrie Skall takes over for Jan Dzurinda in Gymnastics, Cindy Young takes over for Don Stevens and is doing very well catering to the Recreation tennis player as well as the Elite Players. A Wellness Forum class concentrating on Sports Nutrition, Cooking Light, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Strength Training for Adults has been added to the program schedules. Report By Safety Director: Tom Jenkins addresses the committee on Capital Improvements. Mr. Jenkins expressed that the repairs needed in the complex were of concern and need to be categorized in the A list or the have to do list. Mr. Jenkins presents a B list of items that he finds can’t be addressed until the much needed repairs in the Recreation complex are accomplished. A memo was presented to the committee outlining the Recreation Departments borrowing capacity and the ability to pay $100,000 of debt annually. Top Priority projects brought to attention were the lobby roof, tennis roof, rink floor, and HVAC replacement for the lobby. Mr. Jenkins felt strongly that these projects were to be classified as A list or of top priority. Sub Committee Report: Discussion was raised about staffing and the need for more competitive wages. Commission member Dave Gardner request that members discuss changing the Recreation Centers “Community Place to Play” slogan with one that would remind residents that learning and teaching is also what the Recreation Center offers. Old Business None