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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 87 After the marketing consultant presentation, Director DeGardner reviewed information on <br /> 88 a proposed membership rate structure. Rates are reduced from current market rates. <br /> 89 Councilmember Lyden remarked that the rates look attractive; he wonders if there could <br /> 90 be a virtual membership included. Councilmember Stoesz suggested offering a break for <br /> 91 auto payment. Councilmember Ruhland commented that with a school partner element, <br /> 92 perhaps think about cameras where parents could watch kids' events; he also wonders <br /> 93 about the possibility of twenty-four hour fitness availability. Councilmember Cavegn <br /> 94 asked about fees that are more ala carte to allow people to pay for their use. <br /> 95 Councilmember Lyden suggested some type of code of conduct that keeps the <br /> 96 environment appropriate; Mr. DeGardner noted that the current model requires <br /> 97 supervision under 14 years of age. Mr. DeGardner noted that they also plan for a senior <br /> 98 center component in the future. <br /> 99 <br /> 100 Director DeGardner touched on plans to partner with a fitness provider(for <br /> 101 programming)for five years. They continue to work on a partnership with Centennial <br /> 102 School District on an aquatics program. Staff continues to evaluate the condition of the <br /> 103 facility as well. Staff is requesting support to proceed with work to open the recreation <br /> 104 on a target date of April 1. He noted the staff hiring and organizational changes that <br /> 105 would be involved. <br /> 106 <br /> 107 Councilmember Cavegn said he favors opening the facility but has concern about the <br /> 108 large financial commitment without more information(on partners for instance). <br /> 109 <br /> 110 Councilmember Ruhland remarked that he heard about the financials from ISG <br /> 111 consultants and understands the needs at the onset of the project. <br /> 112 <br /> 113 Administrator Cotton added, regarding the fitness provider, there is a term sheet in place <br /> 114 and staff expects to be coming to the council very soon with a memorandum of <br /> 115 understanding and details. Staff is working off the analysis and trying to move to what is <br /> 116 needed to meet an opening goal. <br /> 117 <br /> 118 Councilmember Cavegn asked about partners for aquatics and recreation. Director <br /> 119 DeGardner remarked that those are actually the best revenue producers so the City may be <br /> 120 best off keeping them. Councilmember Cavegn remarked that the hybrid plan called for <br /> 121 partnerships. Administrator Cotton added running the recreation center was always <br /> 122 going to be a City responsibility;partners were planned only for aquatics and fitness. Mr. <br /> 123 DeGardner noted that the Centennial aquatics program is actually smaller than <br /> 124 anticipated. <br /> 125 <br /> 126 Councilmember Ruhland remarked that the council must have some trust in staff s work <br /> 127 and staff is obviously working very diligently on the project. <br /> 128 <br /> 129 Director DeGardner added that, if the project goes forward, staff is recommending that <br /> 130 the council receive updates (and potential requests for action) each meeting(three times <br /> 131 per month). <br /> 3 <br />