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Recreation director reports strong ticket and membership revenue but cites staffing and space limits

O'Fallon Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · January 14, 2025
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Recreation staff told the advisory board Renaud Center memberships and theater productions produced strong revenue in 2024, but the department faces staff turnover, swim-instructor shortages and limited programming space; staff will pursue modest program and staffing changes and bring building/expansion ideas to budget conversations.

Craig, the recreation presenter, provided the board with a year-in-review Jan. 14 and outlined priorities for 2025.

Craig said Abby has moved from the recreation department to parks and the department is seeking her replacement. He highlighted successful programs and revenues: Celebration of Lights and related ticketing yielded six-figure results, and recent theater productions broke attendance and revenue records. "In 2024, the revenue…

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