Agenda - Council - 04/22/2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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-184- Fee Savings 2008 Rates. Pass Res $37 Non Res $48 22.9% Lesson Res $40 Non Res $50 20.0% The savings realized by the residents exceeds the City contribution so people are . benefiting from City participation. This recreational benefit is not currently available in the City park system so maintaining this program until a swimming pool is available in Ramsey makes good sense. The Ramsey Town Center Development will be bringing more new residents to the City and we should continue to maximize the variety and quantity of recreational opportunities and this program helps this effort. The savings realized by the residents that have participated in the program exceeds the cost to the City. The summary provided by the Anoka Parks department is attached. Participation in the program provides reduced rates on season passes for families, reduced rates for swim lessons and reduced fees for the Ramsey Safety Camp. The 2008 rates have been set and a summary is attached. A summary of the rates for lessons at area facilities is also attached. The Anoka Aquatics program has the lowest rates for lessons. Funding Source: The Park and Recreation commission noted that the overall number of users has remained constant over the past several years. Their motion recommended not making the contribution this year while asking the Anoka Aquatic Center to track the number of Ramsey Residents buying season passes or participating in lessons. This data would be reviewed next year to determine if the City contribution affects the number of users. Staff Recommendation: The City Council has authorized the following programming expenditures for 2008: Juvenile Diversion Program $ 10,000 Youth First $ 5,000 Alexandra House $ 6,000 Total $ 21,000 Projected Fund Income for 2008 $ 58,000 Programming 36% Based on the discussion at the Park and Recreation Commission staff recommends denial of the request to fund the Anoka Aquatic Center for 2008. Council Action: