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PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Learn to Skate camps are wrapping up, we had 60 participants which is more than we have had in the past. Mr. Wetmore said that softball and baseball numbers were up also. Ms. Drenski stated that they have a new swim team coach this year and we ended up with nd 130 swimmers where as in past years we have been under 80, they also placed 2 in the nd Championships. The Fall newsletter was mailed July 22 to all patrons registered with the Recreation Center. We are now offering Pickleball, it is a social racquet sport. North Olmsted will be the only one offering it as a public sport in Northeast Ohio. There will be a free demonstration at the Homecoming if anyone is interested. An individual contacted us wanting to offer a Belly Dancing class, this will be demonstrated at Homecoming as well. REC. CENTER REPAIRS / WORK UPDATE: Mr. Wetmore stated that the rink was shut down and a new electronic controller system was installed that will help maintain the quality of the ice. The ice temperature will be monitored and in turn will shut down any compressors that are not needed at that time therefore saving wear and tear on the compressors. The Gym air conditioning has been repaired and working properly. The Skate Park area has been cleaned up including the removal of graffiti, repairs to the fence and the pavilions have been painted. Ms. Drenski said the contract has been signed for the dehumidification project in the pool. Both pools will be closed for several weeks to complete this project. The Fall Learn to Swim session will be affected however, we will be up and running for the Swim Team season. For the patrons who have swim passes, we will extend the expiration date to reflect the pools closing. We are looking to partner with Westshore YMCA to help accommodate our patrons during this transition. In the long run we will have proper water and air temperatures for the indoor pool as well as being energy efficient. The roof project bid is complete and came in much lower than the engineer anticipated. The repairs will include the flat roof between the rink, tennis and pool and the main office roof as well. The engineer from URS will help coordinate both projects since the dehumidification system will be placed on the roof. We are also looking into replacing the lighting within the Recreation Center to become more energy efficient. Kim Wenger is looking to see if we can receive grant money for the project. OPRA MEMBERSHIP: Ms. Drenski informed the commission that she is the only one at this facility registered with the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. Typically, other facility members are registered to help keep them informed as to what other Recreation centers are doing. She would like to have the Recreation Commission members registered so they will be officially recognized with OPRA. The commission members agreed to be registered.