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Council debates free Leo Center use and $3,500 MyRec software purchase; treasurer urges caution
Summary
Parks & Recreation discussed allowing community groups to use the Leo Center at no cost when unused, and debated buying a MyRec program (~$3,500) to streamline recreation administration. Treasurer Amanda Runkle recommended against purchasing because it was not in the 2026 budget and existing systems may suffice.
The Parks & Recreation committee proposed allowing community engagement groups to use the Leo Center at no cost when the building is not rented by the public, with committee members citing potential use as a welcome center. Committee members raised concerns about parking, insurance and key control; the minutes note the borough will change locks on the Leo Center because key distribution is unclear.
The committee also discussed purchasing a MyRec administrative program to consolidate registration and payment processing at an estimated cost of about $3,500. Ms. Barley described the software as a "nice to have," while Amanda Runkle, the treasurer, advised against purchasing it this fiscal year because it had not been requested during budgeting and existing separate websites and payment systems may suffice. Runkle also noted current budget pressures due to stormwater repairs (Neff St sinkhole) that are using available contingency funds.
Why it matters: Decisions on facility use policy and administrative software affect volunteer groups, staff workload and municipal operating budgets; the council signaled caution and requested case‑by‑case approvals and further budget review.
