Recreation-Leisure Service Commission
Monday, September 19, 2005
The Recreation-Leisure Service Commission was called to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2005 in the Community Room of the
Community Activity Center (CAC).
Members present were: Jodi
Hoffart, Pat Garvin, Lesa Backstrom, Mike Grosz, Byron Heier, Kris Loberg, Bob
Keating, and Recreation Director Jeff Zeiss.
Absent: Laura Gamble.
Motion was made by Commissioner Heier and seconded by
Commissioner Loberg to approve the minutes of August 29, 2005. Minutes were approved as presented.
Discussion was held on Jazzercise program and rental
breakdowns for all groups using the Community Room. Director Zeiss presented the cost breakdowns, usage, hourly
rates, and other facility rental fees.
After reviewing the figures, the Recreation Commission suggested
charging an extra $5 to those non-members of the Community Activity Center for
any of the programs being conducted in the Activity Center Community Room. It was also noted that all adults for the
men and women basketball leagues who are non-members pay $10 to $20 more to
participate. Recreation Commission felt
this was only fair to those utilizing this room. Jazzercise uses the room six to seven times a week, yoga uses the
room two to three times, and kick-boxing twice a week. Commissioner Keating suggested adding $2 per
person to those non-members. No further
discussion was held as the Commission wants to extend an invitation to Deb
Schaefer (Jazzercise instructor) to the next meeting.
No update was given on the renovation committee for the
softball complex, other than a committee has been appointed, as Commissioner
Gamble was absent.
Director Zeiss reported on the Wayne Basketball Development
Association handbook. Questions have risen
in regards to insurance for the program, coaches, etc., when practices/games
are held at the Activity Center, we the city covers participants, etc., but
travel and volunteer coaching are where concerns are at. Director Zeiss is presently inquiring about
outside insurance for this group and will report back at the next meeting.
Director Zeiss updated the Commission on activities at the
Activity Center and within the Recreation Department. Youth volleyball and football have over 250 boys and girls participating. Seasons will conclude the week of October
10. We will be hosting the first annual
5th and 6th grade volleyball tournament at the Activity
Center on Saturday, October 1st.
We are hoping for at least ten teams competing in the two
divisions. The 5th and 6th
grade football teams will be hosting games here on the 17th of
September and the 2nd of October with the year-end league tournament
to be held October 15 in Dakota Valley.
Basketball registration for grades 1st to 8th boys
and girls will be held October 20th and 21st at the
Activity Center. Adult leagues will be
forming from October 17 through the 18th of November as well. Yoga and Pilates meets on Monday and
Wednesday with good attendance.
Birthday parties, anniversary parties, have been held in the Community
Room as well. Reservations for
utilizing the building in the spring are continuing each week. The Recreation Department and WBDA will be
sponsoring a 7th and 8th grade girls basketball
tournament on December 30th and 31st at the Activity
Center. We hope to have at least four
teams participate in each division.
Information will be sent out in October to all area schools.
In other business, Director Zeiss informed the Commission
that the Activity Center will be upgrading some of the fitness equipment
throughout the year, budget permitting.
Also, we the city must now require all outside groups, organizations,
etc., who use our facilities including the Activity Center, Hank Overin Field,
and Softball Complex to have a copy or provide us a certificate of liability
insurance. The kick-boxing program, due
to a lack of providing this information, is temporarily suspended until the
Director can take care of this paperwork.
Motion made by Commissioner Heier and seconded by
Commissioner Backstrom to adjourn the meeting.
Motion approved; meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
