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Park enterprise fund shows carryover; Clearpond operations face seasonal losses, commission hears
Summary
Commissioners reviewed fiscal year preliminary numbers showing roughly $69,000 carryover before indirect charges, and heard a multi‑point update on Clearpond operations including staff, a freezer replacement, water service timing and projected seasonal operating losses.
The Town of Lakeville Park Commission on July 10 reviewed preliminary fiscal‑year figures for the Park Enterprise Fund and received an operational update on Clearpond.
Staff presented figures described as substantially correct for fiscal year 2025 (final budget adoption occurs in September). At the meeting staff reported an apparent excess carryover of about $69,000; commissioners were told that upcoming indirect charges and liability insurance adjustments would reduce that figure (staff estimated a net figure closer to $60,000 after those charges and said some receipts such as lodge payments had just been posted). The commission discussed capital timing: a $15,000 roof expense paid in the prior year will restore retained earnings in the next budget year.
On Clearpond, staff reported two new lifeguards were approved, a replacement freezer had been purchased after a power loss damaged prior stock, and water service complications (water turned on July 4 rather than planned July 8) caused an overflow when plumbing fixtures were not fully installed. Staff said the operating budget for Clearpond as presented to the commission projects a $22,000 loss under current staffing and service assumptions; an alternative scenario with expanded staffing (everyone at 40 hours) would increase the projected loss to about $36,000. Staff and commissioners discussed increasing revenue (rentals, events) and reducing expenses to close that gap.
Staff also reported season‑pass and gate‑fee revenue early in the season: before opening the season the commission had taken in $9,000 in season passes and the first two weeks pushed that nearer $11,000; at the time of the meeting there were 95 resident season passes and 18 nonresident passes recorded. Commissioners discussed continuing efforts to increase rentals and group events to boost Clearpond revenue.
