Recreation-Leisure Service Commission

Monday, September 20, 2004

 

The Recreation-Leisure Service Commission was called to order at 7:33 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2004 in the Community Room of the Community Activity Center.  Members present were Pat Garvin, Mike Grosz, Dale Alexander, Bob Keating, and Recreation/Activity Center Director Jeff Zeiss.  Absent:  Kris Loberg and Ken Kwapnioski.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Grosz and seconded by Commissioner Keating to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2004 meeting.  Motion carried; minutes were approved.

 

Director Zeiss updated the Commission on summer and fall activities.  This summer marked a significant change in the Recreation Department activities in regards to baseball and softball for ages 5 to 10.  All parental volunteers assisted in the instruction, organizing, and conducting of practices and games.  Overall it went well, with the exception of scheduling fields at the Softball Complex.  This caused some conflicts with the Men's Softball Association on practice times, etc. prior to their games.  In the future, practices will be scheduled earlier or on fields that are not being used.  Also, earlier announcements for potential coaches to be advertised in the paper, radio, etc. to meet as a group prior to the season.  Fall activities are underway with 93 boys and 124 girls participating in volleyball and football respectively.  Jazzercise attendance continues to increase and kick-boxing for youth meets regularly twice a week.

 

The proposed budget for 2004-2005 was discussed.  Approximately $6,000 additional monies are in the CAC budget and $5,000 less in the Recreation budget.  Commission asked the question of possible combining both budgets into one and increasing wages for staff.  Director Zeiss reported that this would need to be discussed with Lowell Johnson and the City Council prior to next years budget requests.

 

Commission members in attendance recommended the following individuals to serve on the Commission as there are currently two spots open:  Lesa Backstrom, Laura Gamble, and Carolyn Sinniger.  Mayor Lindau must make the appointments at a City Council meeting.

 

In other business, the donor board at the Activity Center was discussed.  Otte Constriction is in charge of constructing the board and Mines Jewelers is doing the engraving.  Status on this is unknown at this time.  A new frozen snack machine was added to the vending area this summer.  Sales have been steady with the city receiving a commission from the sales.

 

Commission members are also interested in pursuing the status of the endowment that was established when the Activity Center was constructed.  Chairperson Bob Keating will look into this matter and report at the next meeting.

 

There being no further business motion made by Commissioner Garvin and seconded by Commissioner Alexander to adjourn the meeting.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.