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Mr. Reeder stated that currently the organization serves nine sports and are in discussion to add <br /> four more sports. He stated that the most pressing sport is youth fishing. He stated that the <br /> organization will host a fishing tournament this summer. He noted that they have also talked <br /> about adding golf and track and field. <br /> Ms. Deutschman stated that in regard to track and field they would need a track as the high <br /> school tracks are very busy. She noted that even in regard to fishing they would need <br /> information from staff as to the permits that would be needed and the locations that would be <br /> available. <br /> Mayor Strommen stated that her son recently joined the Junior Bass Masters fishing team and the <br /> closest location available was New Brighton. <br /> Mr. Reeder stated that they are going to send out an interest email soon and are looking at <br /> different options, such as competitive and learning general skills. <br /> Mr. Reeder thanked the Council for allowing them to be part of the discussion tonight. <br /> 2.03: Update on Recreation Programing for 2017 <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and <br /> provided a summary of the diverse range of programming available through partnerships the City <br /> has obtained. He reviewed some of the potential program partnerships that are in process for the <br /> summer. He stated that he is looking for any feedback from the Commission, Council or that <br /> may have been passed on from residents regarding programing in preparation for budgeting and <br /> planning for the future. <br /> Parks Commissioner Bayer stated that he attended the movie in the park event and there was a <br /> great turnout. He noted that people were wondering why the next event was not until September <br /> as they really enjoyed the event. <br /> Parks Commission Chair Bennett stated that people continually want more programming and <br /> they want that programming to be as flexible as possible to meet a lot of audiences. He stated <br /> that staff has done a great job of providing a flexible array of programing options. <br /> Councilmember Williams stated that she has received very great feedback on all the programing. <br /> She stated that it is really important in terms of budgeting to consider consistency. She stated <br /> that she would also like to see information that shows the benefit provided comparing the costs <br /> to the revenue generated and the attendance of the events. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood agreed that is important and <br /> believes that staff has done a great job of tracking the real costs and obtaining feedback from <br /> participants. He noted that if you offer something free, people often sign up and do not show up, <br /> but if you charge a small fee such as $5, people are more apt to attend after they sign up. He <br /> noted that generally recreational programming is not a cost generating item. He noted the cost <br /> City Council Work Session/May 9,2017 <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />