Agenda - Council Work Session - 09/10/2019

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Trends. Demographics Economy. Recreation. Promoting Community Health. Current Programs. Planning Considerations. Operational Considerations. Recommendations. Inclusion. Fee Setting. Cost Recovery. Non-residents Evaluation. Fee Assistance. References Under the Planning Consideration category (above sample table of contents) would elaborate on the following sub -topics: Program Philosophy The program philosophy determines the City's role in providing recreation programs and services. The mission, vision, and goals shape this philosophy to ensure proper use of resources when prioritizing future programs. As the program philosophy is developed, various evaluation factors must be understood: • Cost recovery • Facilities • Staffing • Administrative support • Funding • Number of people served • Demand • Partnerships, in-house vs. contracted • Other providers • Community benefit As alluded to, following the Recreation Specialist becoming familiar and engaged with her day-to-day role and responsibilities in serving Ramsey's residents, the top priority will be to work with peer staff in completing the Recreation Program Plan and Policy for Park and Recreation Commission input, and subsequent consideration by City Council. This first draft work is anticipated to be completed in 2019 or available leading up to City Council's strategic planning in early Winter of 2020. Timeframe: 10 minutes may be required to outline components and timeline associated with development of a Recreation Program Work Plan and Policy. Funding Source: This work session does not not authorize funding, however the resultant Recreation Program Policy may yield a modest increase in the revenue side of recreation and enrichment programming for 2020. Responsible Party(ies):