8/1/2005 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Minutes of a Meeting of The North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission August 1, 2005 actually a beam. Ms. Jones asked why it was being done. Mr. Limpert said that it had to be designed, and to get it designed close to $10,000 must be spent; to get $10,000 legislation is needed from Council. There has been a request made to suspend the requirement for three readings of Council. Mr. Limpert reported that it’s looking favorable. Ms. Jones asked when it passes, when will it be accomplished? Mr. DiSalvo said he wanted to get it repaired the week of ndth September 5, 2005. The pool will shut down August 22 through September 11, so that’s the window for repair. Designing the repair will be Leinweber Engineering, Ltd., Structural Consultants. Central Playground Program The Commission said that the Central Program enrolled 165 participants, with close to 20 non- residents (a large number). Non-residents are almost double the price of the resident fee. That was for the six-week program. For the extended two-week program, the Rec Department enrolled 70, better than half of the six-week enrollment. Last year the extended program was not run. This program is growing by leaps and bounds. What’s good is that, not only is it a great value for North Olmsted residents, it’s even a great value for non-residents; but the more non- residents, the more money comes into the Rec Department. Ms. Jones asked how much it costs. Mr. DiSalvo replied that it is $165 per resident and $240 per non-resident for the six-week program, $80 for the extended program. Mr. Baxter asked if it was held at the North Olmsted Park. Mr. Wetmore said it is every other day. The older group is at the Park with the younger group at the Rec Center and vice versa the next day. Mr. Baxter asked what they do at the Rec Department vs. the Park. Ms. Drenski said, “Swim.” Mr. DiSalvo said when the kids are at the Park it’s mainly physical activities and the lunch break with some crafts. Mr. Baxter asked if the kids used the building (concession area) for eating. Mr. DiSalvo said that during the program, Concession is doing to-go lunches at the Park as well as at the Rec Department, so it’s picking up the slack on concession sales. The kids use the areas very well. Ms. Drenski noted that the studio rink is covered for art rink programs, and the kids also run around after lunch for kickball. Mr. Baxter asked the age limit. Mr. DiSalvo responded: five to twelve. The Commissioner said that one of the good things about the program is that the coordinator is a teacher. All her counselors are in education and/or related majors, so those people are getting great experience while they are getting paid. They are very interested in what they are doing. Movies and Concerts in the Park The season has concluded for movies and concerts in the Park. The enrollment and/or participation for the concerts are dwindling. The Commissioner wanted this on record. It’s very expensive to have bands come in: between $300 and $350 each, with six concerts a year. Average attendance is about five. This must be looked at closely. Mr. DiSalvo does not want to take this away, but instead of two or three per month, there may be one per month (June, July and Page 17