Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/12/2023

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Leistico, and Sis. Voting No: None. Abstained: Commissioner Loss. Absent: Commissioners Arts, Bennett, and Olson. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Review Recreation Survey Results Recreation Coordinator Proulx provided background information on the survey that was completed to better understand the growth of the community, assess the current offerings, identify new opportunities and make informed decisions on future programing. She explained how the survey was developed, the outreach that was completed and how the data was analyzed. She provided additional details on the sample group that completed the survey, noting that a large portion of respondents were families with children. She reviewed information gained on demographics, engagement, current offerings, program interest, and recreation interest. She also summarized some of the other feedback received through this process. Commissioner Sis asked if staff was surprised with any of the survey results. Recreation Coordinator Proulx commented that she expected the survey results to be more negative with people complaining and was pleasantly surprised that people were thoughtful and many people were willing to volunteer for events. Chair Barten commented that a lot of the data is what he would expect, which can be reassuring. He asked if there is something they would look at to more specifically advertise recreational programing. Commissioner Sis commented that perhaps there are opportunities to work with the communications staff to have things shared on social media as well to build up awareness and build an email list that can help connect with residents. Recreation Coordinator Proulx commented that word of mouth is also a common way for people to find out about recreational programing opportunities. She confirmed that she is looking at different ways to reach people. Commissioner Leistico commented that she was also not surprised with the areas people are looking for program. She noted that the methods people selected for notification actually match with the strategy the City uses. She agreed that word of mouth can help. Chair Barten agreed that word of mouth is very effective, especially when it comes to government. Commissioner Sis commented that the new billboard can also provide opportunities. He asked if there are plans to resurrect a City sign on Bunker and 47. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the Public Works Committee will be discussing that this coming week. Park and Recreation Commission/October 12, 2023 Page 2 of 5