08-01-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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WS — Item 5 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 5 Date: 8/l/2022 To: City Council From: Lisa Lamey, Activity Center Manager Re: Rookery Update Background In an effort to acquire more family memberships and increase the use of the child watch services, staff is requesting Council approval to include child watch as part of The Rookery Activity Center membership. In addition, allow non-members to use the service at a charge of $3.00 per child/visit, up to 2.5 hours. Currently, only members are allowed to use the child care services, the children are not required to be a member, and the cost is an additional $3.00 per child per visit each time they attend child watch. Usage of the Child Watch service has been very low since opening The Rookery Activity Center. Feedback has been that the cost is too expensive, especially if they have multiple children and it is included in most other area fitness centers. Non-members, daily drop -in users, and multi -visit pass holders have expressed interest in using Child Watch, but are not eligible since they are considered non-members. By adding Child Watch as part of the membership, we would require the children to be on a membership to use the service for free. We anticipate an increase in family and dual memberships as direct result. Furthermore, we generate additional revenue by allowing non-member to use Child Watch for an additional cost while the adult is using the facility. Staff will be present to answer any questions and provide a short Rookery update. Requested Council Direction Staff is requesting Council approval to move forward with including child watch services as part of the Rookery Activity Membership and allowing non-members to pay $3.00 per child/visit to use Child Watch.