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Kaliseum revenue concerns prompt program shifts; shower fee raised to $5

Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole · July 9, 2025
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Summary

Parks & Recreation Director Chad Williams told commissioners Kaliseum revenue is down; the committee approved several programming changes, a $5 shower fee (effective 7-17-2025) and an $800 interim caretaker stipend for Log Lake.

Parks & Recreation Director Chad Williams told the committee the Kaliseum has light revenue for the season and that the department is prioritizing facility use over profit. He reported a $3,600 loss tied to the Camp Spot registration process and said the Kaliseum continues to seek increased traffic and revenue.

The committee approved raising the Kaliseum shower price to $5.00, effective July 17, 2025, and authorized an $800 stipend to Deb Mooneyhan as Interim Log Lake Caretaker to be paid from the Caretaker line item. Commissioners requested a financial comparison report and a Deficit Elimination Plan; one proposed program (archery at the Civic Center) was withdrawn for further liability and prior-agreement review.

Williams noted use of LiveWell Coalition funds for programming supplies and suggested a possible county-owned kayak vendor at Log Lake, but the minutes do not include vendor agreements or a projected revenue breakdown.