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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />FEBRUARY 1, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that the data is clear that there is use of the adult programing and <br />activities, and he has appreciated the City providing those services to adults and seniors. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath commented that gymnastics had a lot of interest but there was a challenge in <br />finding an instructor. <br /> <br />Commissioner Churcher commented that she does teach gymnastics and this position did not pay <br />enough to attract candidates as other instructor positions begin at a higher pay rate. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty commented he noticed a lot of REV Sports partnership programs for <br />spring and summer. <br /> <br />The City Administrator commented that there was an intentional partnership with REV Sports to <br />take the burden off the City for hiring and therefore they are trying to find the right balance. He <br />noted that the partnership provides more options that the City does not have to manage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty noted that often younger children participate in the City parks <br />programing sports and after a number of years when they have built their skills, they often move <br />on to a club level for that sport. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath commented that it is important that there is access to programming, regardless of <br />where it comes from and therefore supports partnership opportunities. He recognized the variety <br />of offerings that Little Canada has. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui recognized the work the Recreation Coordinator has done to implement new <br />programing opportunities. He noted that it has been less than two years since she began the adult <br />program offerings and those have been hugely successful. <br /> <br />The City Administrator noted the baseball basics offering and stated that perhaps there could be <br />a similar opportunity to offer that type of beginner programs for other sports. <br /> <br />RECREATION COORDINATOR UPDATE <br />The City Administrator noted that there is a written report included in the packet and provided a <br />brief overview. He stated that shelter and facility rentals for 2024 are now available online for <br />Little Canada residents. He noted that the snowshoeing events for this year thus far have been <br />canceled due to the lack of snow. He stated that the outdoor rinks have also been closed due to <br />the higher temperatures. <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Owens commented that his daughters participated in the ice-skating classes and <br />enjoyed that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui stated that he is excited to see identity being created for each of the parks.