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Council hears Parks & Rec explanation of pool pass rate method; nonresident index remains 150% of resident rate
Summary
A council member asked why minutes showed a 150% increase for nonresidents. Parks staff explained the change is a 17% across-the-board raise for residents and that nonresident fees are then set at 150% of the adjusted resident fees, not a standalone 150% increase.
During the reports portion of the Dec. 16 meeting, Alderman Berg asked the Parks and Recreation representative to explain pool pass rate changes listed in committee minutes.
Parks staff said the committee proposed a 17% across-the-board increase for resident rates and then applies a 150% index for nonresidents — in practice the department increases resident fees by 17% and sets nonresident fees at 150% of the new resident rate (described in discussion as adding 50% after the 17% resident increase). The staff noted they used rounded figures for simplicity in the packet and allowed the director discretion to finalize exact dollar amounts.
Berg expressed confusion about the arithmetic; staff reiterated the short description and said the intent was to preserve the resident/nonresident ratio while increasing rates roughly 17% overall.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; the exchange served to clarify how the proposed rates were calculated in committee minutes.
