Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/12/2023

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented the labor market in public works continues to be lacking employees noting that they have not been able to fully staff the regular public works positions or seasonal positions. He stated that they currently have two applicants for the warming house attendants and therefore if they cannot get more workers, they would prioritize the Central Park rink. He stated that staff is working on the development of a schedule for warming house staffing, noting that they may prioritize the weekends rather than weekday evenings. He noted that the rink attendants do count the number of people using the warming houses and reviewed the decreasing trends of use. He noted that trend informs them in various ways and supports that perhaps it would not be much of an impact to have the warming houses closed during certain times. He noted that perhaps the rink at Ramsey Elementary is eventually removed if that rink is not utilized rather than continuing to invest in something that is not being well used. Commissioner Sis asked if warming house operations could be automated to some degree alleviating the pressure on staffing. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that they have used an honor system in the past with mixed results. He noted that not having an attendant lends itself to more mischief teen activity which then does not lend itself towards an inviting situation for younger children. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated the report highlights different upcoming recreational programs. He noted that often the Commission does not hold a December meeting if there are not actionable items and at this time, there are not any items scheduled. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Barten, seconded by Commissioner Sis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Barten, Sis, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Leistico, Loss, and Walker. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Riverblood Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Drafted by Amanda Staple TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Park and Recreation Commission/November 10, 2022 Page 4 of 4