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Minutes of a Meeting of The North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission March 6, 2006 Page Six he came up with the numbers he did was that he wanted to come up with an exact formula to use. Mr. Baxter said that the 16 days being used is just a device being used to get the full stats, correct? Mr. DiSalvo said this was correct. Mr. Baxter said the Rec could also would backwards by saying the cost per admission should be, e.g., $.50, ignoring the second column to get a different annual proposed rate. He knew that Mr. DiSalvo is aiming to get a fair rate. The only question he had was on the senior rate. What is considered “senior” at the Rec, 65? Mr. DiSalvo said it was 55 and older. Mr. Baxter asked if they really deserved the lower rates as opposed to an adult. Mr. DiSalvo replied that the major group of people coming into the pool is the senior group; it does not bother him to keep the rates low for the seniors because it’s good to see them exercising and he doesn’t want them to be discouraged. Ms. Jones asked about a time frame to pass an Ordinance. Mr. DiSalvo said he would like to have an Ordinance passed in time for summer. Mr. Kelley said he believed the last time the Commission increased the pass rates and the base rates was based on a percentage increase on what the rate was at that time; the Commission stayed within the (ordinance) range. It’s been longer than three years. At that time, the senior rates were not raised. Also, the Commission did not want to affect family rates so much so as to keep them away. There ensued general discussion among the members about the size and value of individual and family member rates balancing out over the long run. It was noted that more people come during the summer than winter; hence the difference in the pass rates. Mr. Terbrack asked if there could be a comparison between complexes between two different (city) pools. Mr. DiSalvo said no, e.g., Brooklyn is subsidized, and so many other cities have slides and other attractions for their residents. Mr. Lasko asked if the cost of the use of the pool in other cities, such as Westlake, can’t be compared because it’s part of the membership. Mr. DiSalvo said it’s hard to do that because it’s part of a total membership, all inclusive, fee. Mr. Lasko asked if they had separate daily admissions. Ms. Drenski said they do, but it’s about $10. Mr. DiSalvo said for that price in Middleburg Heights there are other amenities: the weights, the gym (including the basketball court), and the pool. On the other hand, Mr. DiSalvo noted that North Olmsted is the only place with tennis courts and an ice rink. Ms. Kanis said her sons use the YMCA on Columbia Road, which includes a weight room and a pool. Ms. Jones asked when Mr. DiSalvo wanted the new rates in place. Mr. DiSalvo said he would need it finalized by May to have it in place by summer. First it must get pass the Rec Commission, then the Rec Committee of Council. Mr. Terbrack said that there would be a legislative request to revise the swim rates. That would change the Ordinance rates because the Rec is already in violation of the Ordinance. Even if it’s a range increase, it would give the Rec some flexibility. One thing Mr. DiSalvo wanted to comment on: when the rates were changed for Central Playground, a drastic overhaul, it went fine because the people are still getting a great value. What Mr. DiSalvo was concerned with is that, even with a three-month pass, it will be even bigger than Central Page 6