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Monona parks and rec breaks out budgets, leans on program revenue; pool and rink carry taxpayer subsidy and operating costs
Summary
Parks & Recreation presented seven budgets, separated program accounts (recreation, canoe/kayak, rink, pool), and explained staffing and revenue plans. Jake Anderson said the outdoor pool will still need an estimated $163,000 subsidy and highlighted the Grand Crossing rink as a growing regional draw.
Jake Anderson, Parks & Recreation Director, presented a multi‑budget review that separates previously consolidated recreation accounts into stand‑alone budgets for clearer revenue/expense tracking. He said the department employs roughly 10 full‑time staff and more than 150 seasonal employees annually, and that several program budgets (after school, summer camp, Grand Crossing rink, pool, canoe/kayak rentals) are structured to recover program costs through fees and partnerships.
On facilities, Anderson said the…
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