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Alva City Council reviews Recreation Complex policies, fee schedule and facility repairs
Summary
Council members and staff discussed a proposed July 1 start date for a new fee schedule at the Alva Recreation Complex, repairs and safety upgrades to playgrounds and turf, reservation and concession rules, and limits on how a $100,000 lighting grant may be used. No final vote on the policies was recorded; discussion will continue.
On Feb. 12, 2025, the Alva City Council discussed proposed policies and procedures for the Alva Recreation Complex, including a proposed July 1 start date for new fees, playground surfacing replacements, pool and turf repairs, and constraints on a $100,000 lighting grant.
Council members and staff said the policies are intended to provide consistent pricing and clearer reservation rules for organized teams, tournaments and casual users. A board member urged the council to adopt a start date of July 1 so organizations have time to plan and budget. “I’d like to start it July 1,” the board member said.
The council discussed how to charge organizations that register many teams versus individual teams. One council member cited a contract model used by Woodward Kids Inc., in which an organization is charged a single flat fee; others said they prefer charging teams or events directly so users bear the cost. Staff said the final fee structure remains under discussion and that they will bring refined language back to the council.
Facility maintenance and safety items drew specific attention. Staff…
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