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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ~~i'~~k~ ~IINIJTES 3!8/93 Members present: Cars~l Huscs, L1Wyd ,Jacubracrn, MWrrie Ni~hWlecan+ ~~eYa Schugel, Jyneen Thatcher, Carol Weisberg, Carol Kriegler, Parks Director, and Sue Gehrz, Council Liason. Minutes from January meeting were approved. 1) Ice Rink season report: Carol K. reportQd that this was our longest ice season ever, and credited this to the hiring of a rink supervisor to oversee rink maintenance, and to decent weather. Records indicate that 1927 skaters used Community Park rink, over 55 days, and 2400 skaters used Curtiss Field over 60 days. The rinks opened on 12/22, (with flooding beginning in November, and continued until 2/22. The season is budgeted until 2/15, and Falcon Heights tries to continue ice through the school break. Because of the good ice, this was no problem this year. The rink at Curtiss Field was re-opened due to public demand, with warming house on the weekend, and lights only during the evenings. In comparison, last year the rinks opened on i/il, and had only about half as many days for skating. The down side of this season is the cost. Rink costs are approximately ~ 4000 per rink this year, with flooding being done 3-4 nights per week. The Parks budget will need to be adjusted, and as the budget is based on previous years numbers, this outstanding season was beyond the projections. Part of the cost of Falcon Heights School rink and the University Grove rink were covered under Public Works budget, not Parks. Carol K. felt this cost per rink reflects the improved care of all the rinks, and mentioned that we have proportionately more rinks than Roseville. In looking ahead to next year, it was mentioned that Lauderdale has an audio system and suggested that we consider music for Community Park. Several Commission members agreed that music would be desirable. Concerns were raised about the potential for vandalism, including theft of the speakers and / or the cassette player- radio. A pay phone will be installed this spring at Curtiss Field. Steve extended additional compliments to the staff as Curtiss Field. 2) 1993 Summer Programs: Programming is based on last years schedule. In response to a question from Carol W. about activities being held at University Grove park, Carol K. explained the existing policy. When a waiting list becomes long enough, an additional section is added, usually located at University Grove. She is willing to try scheduling some activities at the Grove, and if they don't fill up, they can be transferred to Community Park. Carol W. will suggest some activities to try. It was noted that the lack of toilets and water could be a problem. Carol K. is considering extending the "Dog Days of August" program to all summer. This type of daily activity program is offered by other cities, and may help attract coaching staff by balancing staff hours. Payment options were briefly discussed, including weekly increments and a "punchcard". It was noted that this type of scheduling might be misinterpreted as a day care program, especially if payment is required. However, if no payment is required, than planning and staffing is difficult.