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Basketball camp canceled for low enrollment; council weighs scheduling rules for gym
Summary
A scheduled basketball camp was canceled for low enrollment; councilors debated long-term scheduling commitments after council members raised concerns that recurring dance bookings have limited gym availability for other activities.
The council learned that a planned basketball camp at the wellness center was canceled because of low enrollment and directed staff to remove the canceled events from the city calendar. Members then discussed long-term scheduling commitments for the gym and expressed concern that recurring bookings by single programs — in particular dance classes — could limit access for other community uses.
Why it matters: The wellness center gym is a shared public resource. Long-term exclusive scheduling can limit access for other youth and community programs.
Details: The Chair (S1) said the basketball camp was canceled and asked staff to remove canceled events from the calendar. S3 and S2 warned against permitting lengthy, recurring exclusive bookings; S2 suggested an instructor could bring rolled-up mats for jujitsu practice and store them onsite, but councilors reiterated a need for scheduling flexibility so basketball and other sports remain available during prime times.
Next steps: The council expects staff to maintain a balanced calendar, remove canceled events and to consult council before approving long-term exclusive bookings for the gym. No policy or ordinance was adopted; the discussion was guidance for staff scheduling.
Sources: Exchange among S1, S2 and S3 during the council meeting.
