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Council hears recreation budget: pool and Howard Park subsidized by general fund
Summary
Staff reported recreation programs and the swimming pool did not fully cover costs: the pool requires an estimated $73,000 subsidy and recreation programs about $82,000; Howard Park maintenance carries larger general‑fund implications.
Staff presented department worksheets showing recreation activities and the municipal swimming pool will require a general‑fund subsidy this year. Finance staff said recreation will need about $82,000 and the pool about $73,000 from the general fund to cover the shortfall between revenue and expenses.
The finance presenter explained the recreation director role was adjusted to a coordinator to reduce salary obligations, and that more programs (swim lessons, Jazzercise) have raised pool usage compared with recent years. A resident suggested charging a small parking fee for nonresident event attendees as one option to reduce general‑fund subsidies for Howard Park; council discussed the tradeoffs and directed staff to present costs and possible revenue strategies in future budget materials.
Staff said the arena and Howard Park are accounted in separate funds and that the city will provide a clearer fund‑by‑fund presentation at the next meeting so council can see the net general‑fund impact.
