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<br />Memorandum <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />From: Jeff Shelby, Parks and Recreation Manager <br /> <br />Date: January 14, 2026 <br /> <br />Subject: Parks and Recreation Staff Report <br />Senior Activity Center <br />2025 was another busy and successful year at the Senior Activity Center. Total yearly attendance reached <br />18,347 visits; an increase of 797 visitors compared to 2024. Average daily attendance also rose, with 74 <br />check-ins per day, up from 71 in 2024. We ended the year with 557 total members. Programming <br />remained strong and diverse, with 12 trips, 42 presentations, 25 art classes, 48 special events, and 21 <br />ongoing activities offered throughout the year. Membership interest has remained high, moving into the <br />new year. As of January 6, 347 memberships have already been sold. A new volunteer greeter began in <br />January, allowing the Center to have additional support at the front desk with a volunteer Monday <br />through Friday mornings, with each shift lasting 2–3 hours. We have been told that the addition of <br />volunteer greeters really enhances the member check-in experience. <br />Community Events <br />The downtown tree and holiday display is scheduled to be taken down January 14. We received 230 <br />letters to Santa, and with the help of five RSVP elves who generously volunteered their time, all response <br />letters were mailed in time for Christmas. The Winter Walks continue to be popular and well attended. <br />The final Winter Walk of the season will take place on Monday, February 9, at 6:00 p.m. Vendor <br />registration opened earlier this week for the summer farmers market, Elk RiverFest, and community <br />garden plots. <br />Sports/Programs <br />We received our revenue check from Rent.Fun for kayak rentals at Orono Park for the summer of 2025. <br />For 2025, we had 240 total rentals. Our revenue share was $2,357.64. Our total kayak revenue is $7,643 <br />from 838 rentals in 3 years of service. We have 2 years left on our initial agreement before considering <br />the renewal of the kiosk. <br /> <br />Winter women’s volleyball started on Monday this week. The league is full with 20 teams registered. Co- <br />ed volleyball started last night. The league is full with six teams registered. Men’s basketball starts <br />tomorrow, and the league is also full with six teams registered. <br /> <br />Page 27 of 36