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Parks and recreation ask for clubhouse workspace, equipment and theater upgrades as revenues climb
Summary
Parks and recreation staff reported strong golf revenue (about $4.4 million in 2025) and high course utilization, requested $100,000 for temporary clubhouse workspace during remodeling, sought equipment replacements and proposed an enterprise fund and staffing increases for theater and community programs, including a $60,000 mic upgrade.
A parks and recreation presenter told council members that Sky Mountain recorded about 65,000 green fees in 2025 — roughly 50,000 18‑hole equivalent rounds — and grossed around $4.4 million. "That's... gross revenue based on what we deposited in the bank from my reports, that 4,400,000," the presenter said, using the figure to justify planned clubhouse improvements.
Clubhouse and temporary workspace: staff said construction on a clubhouse remodel will start this summer and asked for about $100,000 to fund temporary workspace (trailers, bathrooms and a food-truck arrangement) so operations can continue while construction proceeds.
Equipment and maintenance: golf maintenance staff requested a replacement reel grinder and other equipment, arguing that used units can be found near $40,000 while new units are costlier but last longer; presenters explained the tradeoffs between purchase price and useful life.
Theater and community center: recreation and theater staff asked the council to consider moving theater operations into an enterprise fund so earned revenue can be retained for reinvestment; they requested wage increases and additional technical equipment, including a $60,000 upgrade to analog and digital microphones to support larger productions.
Staffing and operations: presenters asked for a full-time facilities manager and additional custodial support as the community center and future pool expand operations; they said current staffing covers large facilities unevenly and the new pool will require year-round management.
Next steps: staff will refine cost estimates for temporary operations, equipment replacements and theater upgrades for inclusion in the budget process; no formal personnel hires or budget transfers were approved during the session.
