Minutes - Council Work Session - 09/03/2019 - Special

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that were used for that purpose in the past. He stated that the best value to the residents would be to backfill that recreation specialist position with the recommended candidate, which would allow parks programing to continue. Mayor LeTourneau expressed appreciation on the additional information that was provided. Councilmember Riley stated that this position was discussed the previous year and he was excited because it appeared that the City would gain more work for a lesser cost. He asked if Councilmember Heinrich addressed her specific problems or whether there is a general problem with the position or the park offerings. Councilmember Heinrich stated that there are multiple things. She stated that it is interesting that other positions have come before the Council and are approved or not approved and they do not come back before the Council. She stated that this goes to the extreme of programming or no programming. She stated that she is not saying that programing that residents participate in should be cut but is saying that the City should continue to do what it does well and cut the items that do not garner participation. She stated that there is more a discussion about this than an engine for the fire department. She stated that she is frustrated that they are not getting anywhere. She stated that she would like to see prioritization of the recreational programing and which programs will move forward to support that 20 hours per week. Councilmember Riley stated that he asked if there is a specific problem and it appears there is not. Councilmember Heinrich commented that it seems there is an overspending by the parks department. Mayor LeTourneau asked if the problem is with staff or the programs. Councilmember Heinrich stated that her comments are related to recreational programing. Mayor LeTourneau asked if staff would have the ability to provide a list of the recreational programming. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that perhaps it would be easier to review program costs. He used the example of movie night, noting that has a cost of about $1,500 plus staff time for setup. He stated that this position is included as consensus is needed on how to move forward on recreational programing. He stated that the last movie night had poor weather and was moved inside and had about eight attendees while better weather events perhaps had 35 attendees. He stated that the metrics can be reviewed at any time and the menu of offerings can be changed at any time. He stated that he just needs consensus on how to move forward on the budgeting process for recreational programing. Councilmember Musgrove asked if people can make reservations online. City Council Special Work Session /September 3, 2019 Page 11 of 17