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Recreation director outlines programs; council advances fee update to next reading

2979994 · January 6, 2025
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Recreation Director Ian Yarber reviewed programs, parks usage and a planned facilities assessment; council received recommended fee increases from the Recreation Commission and approved the ordinance for first reading and to waive three readings for further consideration, but council declined to make the ordinance immediately effective.

The city’s recreation director told the Oberlin City Council Wednesday that the Recreation Department is updating its master plan and pursuing a facility assessment while continuing established programs including after-school enrichment and summer playground programs.

Ian Yarber outlined department staffing, partnerships, and program counts: he said the recreation office coordinates the Oberlin Richmond Activity Center (OEAC), manages park and pavilion reservations (he reported about 72 park reservations last year), and oversees summer and…

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