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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and <br />community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Discussion <br />Meeting Date <br />February 10, 2021 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Adult Softball League Discussion <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss the declining participation in the Adult Softball League Parks and Recreation program. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Men’s Adult Softball League is the only program we have seen a consistent drop in interest from a 2014 <br />high of 54 teams to 21 teams in 2019 (Summer Leagues). We were able to get 13-teams for 2020. The Fall Co- <br />Rec League was cancelled with an interest of 16 teams in 2014 to 0 in 2015. <br /> <br />Based on the framework outlined in the recreation program plan, an evaluation of the Men’s Softball League <br />program recommends for it to be repositioned or eliminated. Its program life cycle has been in the decline <br />stage for several years and the national trends show a drop of over 12% for the past five years. It is not listed <br />as a core program for the department nor does it meet any of the program determinants outlined in the plan. <br /> <br />Most cities are experiencing a drop in interest and some have cancelled or reduced their adult softball <br />programs. Staff feels the softball fields could better be utilized by youth sports teams during the year. <br /> <br />Does the Commission recommend cancelling the Adult Softball League program or for staff to continue <br />planning it for 2021 with the intent to review it again the end of year? <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Ethical, efficient, and responsible <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Adult Softball Leagues Financials