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Paxk & Recreation Commission Minutes April 9~ 2008 Page ~ Recreation Mana erg 's Report -Steve Benoit • Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared that the first annual Youth Expo was held on Apri112 and was attended by over 800 families. Mr. Benoit stated that for the first time the department is offering a T-ball program on Sunday nights and currently there are over 30 participants registered. Mr. Benoit stated that Zumba, a new fitness program began in April and the class has been received highly by the community filling to capacity. Mr. Benoit shared April programs that were offered and facility usage. Mr. Benoit shared the Senior Center Coordinator's staff report. 7. Director's Report -Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared information that staff is developing a Park Improvement Program for repair and replacement of park amenities. Staff is working with the finance department to develop a funding source for this program other then park dedication funds. It is expected that trail repairs and connections will be a priority of this program in the first several years. Mr. Maertz stated that this will not be a 'd document and other issues will alwa s • ~ Y be taken into consideration when scoring takes place. 8.1. Action/Discussion Items 8.1.A. Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared an update regarding the Adopt a Park Program. There are currently 11 parks that have interest or groups providing service. 8.1.B. Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared an update regarding field use fees. Staff has determined that in order to ensure that appropriate fees are charged to user groups, current data on field maintenance supply costs needs to be collected. Over the course of the 2008 summer park maintenance staff will track supply expenses for materials used in maintaining athletic fields, with will be used to generate a fee structure. 8.1.C Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared that there was a request from a local band to use the band shell at Lions Park on May 24s'. The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the event and provide staff on site during the concert. Commissioner Larson asked if there would be police there. Mr. Benoit shared that in the past at these events the police were notified of the • event and that staff would be present..