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~~ REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />..~; <br />Rime <br />TO ITEM NUMBER <br />Ma or and Ci Council 6.7 <br />AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY <br />Work Session March 12, 2012 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation <br /> Director <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By <br />Parks and Recreation Department Computer System Cal Portner, Ci Administrator <br /> REVIEWED BY <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />Review the purchase of the Vermont Systems Computer Software for the Parks and Recreation <br />Department. <br />BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION <br />During the 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process, the Parks and Recreation Department <br />identified the need to upgrade its current recreation computer software in order to enhance customer <br />service to Elk River residents. Staff researched several systems and determined that Vermont Systems <br />would most effectively address department needs. Most importantly, it would allow for full integration <br />between all park and recreation divisions and city departments by using one vendor. <br />Vermont Systems offers Parks and Recreation Departments several administrative computer tools <br />including point of sale with touch screens, membership management, facility booking management, and <br />class registrations. Many features such as class registrations are available for customers online. Staff <br />research identified the following areas that would benefit from upgraded recreation computer software: <br />Recreation <br />• Point of Sale <br />• Class Registration <br />• Facility Scheduling <br />• League Scheduling <br />Activity Center <br />• Point of Sale <br />• Class Registration <br />• Facility Scheduling <br />• Membership Management with Touchscreen <br />P®11E`R~`EIw Bf <br />~i U <br />