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Minutes of a Meeting of The North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission March 6, 2006 Page Seven Playground. Still, on the daily cost for admission, it is not a big increase. Mr. DiSalvo believes the daily admission is fine at $3.50 per student, $2.00 per senior and $4.50 for an adult; however, he thinks overall things should be better. The non-resident rates would be changed as well. Mr. DiSalvo addressed Mr. Terbrack, saying he could not find any constant percentage of difference between resident and non-resident rates. Mr. Kelley reiterated that the last change in rates was on a percentage basis: a certain percentage increase for resident and a different increase for non-resident. Mr. DiSalvo asked if there was a set rate of difference. Mr. Kelley responded, “No, not at all.” The reason it was brought up at that time is that the residents were a little bit peeved that they were not allowed to go to Westlake, while for 25 years Westlake could come to North Olmsted. That was the first time there wasn’t a big disparity (three or four years ago) between residents and non-residents in the North Olmsted facility. The Commission members all know that the fees need to be increased at North Olmsted and have taken note of the proposal Mr. DiSalvo has in place for aquatics; however, from what Mr. Kelley is looking at, he doesn’t see anything other than the three-month pass and the yearly annual pass that may not pass muster, but he sees no problem in sending this to Council. Mr. Terbrack asked if the Commission needed to make a Motion if it decides to eliminate two types of rates, winter and summer. He did not know the proper procedure at this point; there may be a need for further analysis. This Commission should make a Motion to change to one type of monthly rate. Mr. DiSalvo agreed that there should be a Motion made to have one rate of monthly pass instead of two. Ms. Powell said that she would agree to have the rates changed for categories other than seniors, as most of the seniors are on fixed incomes. She asked what kind of increase is being considered - $.50 or $1.00 per month? Mr. Terbrack replied that actually, what Mr. DiSalvo is proposing, is that there be an increase on the winter monthly from $14.50 to $16.00 and the summer monthly, which is $24.00, would drop to $16.00. One rate all year would be simpler for the people; this would be favorable. Mr. Terbrack asked if there were more seniors swimming in the winter than the summer. Ms. Drenski said there is a fair following all year with the seniors. Mr. Baxter said that, with regard to the non-residents, wouldn’t it make sense to establish a fixed amount for the residents and then non-residents pay 33% more or 50% more. Mr. DiSalvo agreed. Mr. Baxter thinks that it should be more than nominal. Mr. Baxter said to use a number, round it off, and let it go; this would make sense. Mr. Terbrack said that a $3.50 admission for a resident would put it at $4.60 for a non-resident, or a 30-35% difference. Mr. DiSalvo agreed once more – establish the resident base rate and then add 30% for non-residents. Page 7