Parks and Recreation: field scheduling, enterprise revenues and Jenny Spinner pool subsidy discussed

Parks and Recreation leaders and the Finance Committee discussed enterprise fund revenues, field scheduling and the newly opened Rebus Field during the June 18 FY2026 budget hearings.

Jake Wilson, finance committee chair, asked about field permit revenues and scheduling after Rebus Field opened. Wilson noted that as of June 12 the city had recorded “a little over 106,000 in actual revenues with an additional 40,000 expected,” and Parks staff confirmed the $106,000 figure and anticipated spring vendor invoices would add roughly $40,000.

Parks staff said the high school and youth groups have largely maintained their previous hours while integrating Rebus into their schedules, so Dilboy (sometimes referenced as “Dillboy” in discussion) has not yet seen a sharp reduction in permitted hours. Staff said field use is still being evaluated and the department will continue scheduling adjustments as needed.

On enterprise fund management for the Jenny Spinner (Sanders) pool, Budget Director Mike Mastroboni told the committee the city has retained earnings available and intends to use them to limit a general‑fund subsidy this year: “We have this balance, so we're gonna use it. You know, that's $373,000,” he said. Parks staff and the budget director said they expect program revenue to grow but acknowledged the pool will likely require ongoing general‑fund support in future years unless revenues rise substantially.

Committee members also discussed capital planning for parks projects and how the city will balance an ambitious CIP with current revenue uncertainty. Budget staff said the next multi‑year CIP will be adjusted to reflect a more conservative revenue outlook and to prioritize maintenance of core assets.

No budget votes on Parks and Recreation were taken at the hearing; councilors asked for continued reporting on enterprise revenues and scheduling outcomes as Rebus reaches full operational status.