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Minutes of a Meeting of <br />The North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission <br />November 8, 2004 <br /> <br /> <br />Locker Room Problems <br /> <br />Mr. Baxter asked if there have been further incidents breaking into the lockers; this was a subject <br />several months ago. The Commissioners reported that there have been no incidents reported <br />since that time. <br /> <br />Planter Retaining Walls <br /> <br />Ms. Jones asked if the planter retaining walls were finished; Mr. DiSalvo responded, “yes.” <br />The Commissioner said that the last accomplishment will be installing a surface that would <br />prohibit skateboard riding on the new retaining wall. Ms. Jones said this is a good idea because a <br />beautiful, marble Memorial to the Vietnam Veterans was defaced by skateboarders using wax on <br />its surface. <br /> <br />Family Changing Areas <br /> <br />Ms. Jones asked how the patrons are using the family bathrooms. The Commissioners said that <br />they are being utilized. <br /> <br />Vending Machines <br /> <br />Ms. Jones asked how the vendor is doing money-wise. The Commissioners said that the Rec <br />Department is at least $8,000 ahead of last year, $9,000 being projected for this year, so the <br />Complex should exceed that number by the end of 2004. Ms. Jones commended the Rec <br />Department on a job well done. Ms. Drenski said that the same person comes in every week to <br />handle the money. Mr. DiSalvo said that’s what happens when there are games that the patrons <br />want to play. The vendor is always open to suggestions from the kids on Friday night; e.g., the <br />sugar coated sour strip are a big hit with them. Now the vendor is stocking up the machines with <br />that product and they’re selling out quickly. Ms. Drenski said the vendor comes on a regular <br />basis to make sure everything’s stocked. <br /> <br />Friday Night Skates <br /> <br />Ms. Jones asked about the Friday Night Skates. The Commissioners reported that it’s picking up. <br />If there are not at least 250 kids, it seems like it’s a slow night; it gains momentum as the year <br />progresses. By January 1, 2005, the skates should be in full swing for the season. There are <br />younger children attending the skates, which bodes well for the future. Mr. DiSalvo commented <br />that the music should be changed to attract the younger audience. <br />Page 8 <br /> <br />