Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/14/2024

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Councilmember Musgrove stated that there could be a range of increase proposed by the Commission and staff could provide the supporting need documentation when presenting to the City Council. Parks&Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that he did not bring the in-depth discussion information to the Commission, but should the Commission support an increase, he could bring that supporting information forward to the City Council as there is still a funding gap between the park system needs and wants and the park dedication fees. Commissioner Bennett commented that there has always been a funding gap and would be hesitant to increase the fees with no commitment to move forward with a community center. He stated that a community center will not be funded by a nominal increase in the fee structure. Acting Chair Sis commented that inflation exists either way and project costs are not going to decrease, therefore he supports trying to stay current rather than falling behind. He recognized that raising these fees by 4.5 percent will not magically fill the funding gap or fund a community center but there are plenty of unfunded projects on the ten-year plan. Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Ealain, to recommend that park and trail fees for 2025 as represented on the 2024 schedule with Commission support to raise fees no more than the rate of inflation, based on need, and consistent with other fee increases. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chair Sis; Commissioners Bennett, Ealain, Arts, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chair Barten and Commissioner Leistico. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 6.01: October Recreation Program Update Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood noted the written report that was provided. Park and Recreation Commission/ October 10, 2024 Page 5 of 6