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Recreation Commission Meeting September 13, 2004 ADA space and what isn’t. That is an issue, as well as another issue as to what part does the service department provide and what part does the park provide. The City is trying to lobby the effort that the service department should pave the road that goes through and the rest of it should be related to the parks. This should not be accomplished too much before next spring. Park Pavilion There was a question from Mr. Baxter regarding the condition of the Park Pavilion. Ms. Jones said that the cost of maintenance was to be divided between the City and the Community Council when the pavilion was rededicated when the Community Council had the money together for the electricity and water to the Pavilion. The money was supposed to be provided by the City Foundation. Then it was found out that there was an improper tax document, e.g., 50l(c)(3) or 50l(c)(4). The estimates were received for the electricity and water, one $8,000 and one $10,000. The money is ready. The paperwork must be handled. Mr. Jesse said that will be a while under the best of conditions, there being sometimes six weeks of readings in Council alone. (Overlapping discussion among the members). Ms. Jones said that the money Community Council receives from Homecoming (the rides) is used for situations such as the Pavilion, scholarships, etc. Mr. Baxter said that he didn’t think it should be necessary to go to community organizations for such funding. Mr. Jesse said his feeling was that all the basics should be handled by the City, and that the extras should come from outside sources. However, it’s been allowed to happen over the years; hence the back stops and fences Hot Stove supplies. (Overlapping conversation). Homecoming Mr. Jesse reported that there were no problems with the rides at Homecoming. Ms. Jones said that most of the money at Homecoming is made on the rides ($3,000 this year). This concluded the report of the Safety Director. OLD BUSINESS 2003-2004 Program Reports Ms. Drenski reported that the 2003-2004 reports are beginning to trickle in. The Rec Department supervisory staff is making every effort to cut unnecessary expenses. For example, with the volleyball program, in ’03 the income in subletting was $6,800, the expenses were $6,500 because the Rec was paying out $5,200 in staffing, so there was only $230 net. This year, half the teams came back without subletting, the income was $1,750, and the expenses $1,000, so the Page 6