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Committee weighs pickleball and event fees, volunteer support and Adopt‑a‑Park restart
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Summary
The park‑fees subcommittee recommended adding specific fees (pickleball court rentals, all‑day exclusive use) and exploring restoration fees for event damage; the board also discussed strengthening volunteer support and reviving Adopt‑a‑Park options while balancing staff capacity.
A Committee member reported updates from the park‑fees subcommittee, saying members discussed adding specific fees for items not currently listed such as pickleball court rentals and clearer pricing for all‑day exclusive rentals. The member said the committee is considering restoration or damage fees for special events and warned against a single across‑the‑board fee without more detail.
The committee also discussed a limitation in current policy: overtime costs for city employees working during events cannot be charged to the event, though overtime for extra staff could be considered. The Committee member said the group will refine fee options and consider more specific restoration charges that can be added to bills for grass seed or fertilizer when events cause damage.
Separately, members discussed the volunteer/staffing subcommittee role in supporting large volunteer events and restarting an Adopt‑a‑Park program that previously included both businesses and individual volunteers. Participants said large events such as Day of Caring require substantial staff prep (up to a week of staff time) and that the subcommittee should consider how best to support staff without diverting critical maintenance resources.
The committee agreed staff and subcommittees will follow up by email and in future meetings to propose concrete fee schedule entries and volunteer program details.
