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Council discusses grants, competitive private fitness offerings and membership balance for Powell Community Center
Summary
Council and staff reviewed recent grant awards (GameTime grant ~$216,000), discussed the Super Pool Pass revenue share (roughly $8k–$10k returned annually), and debated how to position the Powell Community Center alongside private fitness operators such as Planet Fitness and CrossFit while preserving access for long‑term members.
Staff identified recent and potential grant resources and noted a GameTime grant award of approximately $216,000 to support a playground project. "We applied for Mohawk. We applied for the GameTime grant, and we got $216,000 through that program," Penn told council, noting grant requirements sometimes limit manufacturer choices.
Councilmembers discussed competition from private fitness centers—including Planet Fitness and CrossFit—and whether the community center should pursue different programming or marketing to attract younger adults and families. Staff estimated Mission's return from the Super Pool Pass reciprocity program at roughly $8,000–$10,000 a year, and council members raised capacity concerns if membership were to grow substantially. Several members suggested partnerships with local universities or targeted research to identify services that would attract new demographics without alienating long‑time patrons.
