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I I I Council Meeting Minutes August 22, 1995 Page 4 Council Business. continued Samuelson asked what color would the poles be painted. Proper said they would be painted "Statutory Bronze." Williams is pleased to approve this reduction in the contract amount. Motion by Williams, seconded by Samuelson, to APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE SILVER LAKE ROAD UPGRADING PROJECT #91~1, SUBSTITUTING MILLERBERND POLES AND HUBBELL LUMINARIES FOR A CONTRACT PRICE DEDUCT OF $90,000. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Park and Recreation Director Maurie Anderson presented for consideration the 1995 fee increases for the Family Service Center (FSC). The Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission have recommended a fee increase of 20% for FSC daily admission and three month memberships. This increase would provide additional revenue as well as encourage people to buy the more cost effective annual membership. Increasing annual memberships will assist in providing a more stable revenue source. Staff recommends the new fee structure be implemented on September 18, 1995. Anderson summarized the fee changes. Benke asked if the fee structure is comparable to similar facilities. Anderson said it is difficult to compare the FSC's fee structure with other facilities because the FSC's amenities are not duplicated at any other facility. Anderson noted that commercial indoor playgrounds charge much higher rates than the FSC playground. The Commission felt this fee structure would bring in additional revenue from daily users, but still make the facility affordable to the average family. Benke asked if the room rental fees will need to be adjusted. Anderson does not see any indications that the room rental fees should be adjusted. Benke asked the status of the marketing campaign. Anderson said brochures have been mailed to elementary schools, day cafe providers, and local businesses. The plan is to put a greater emphasis on the rental of the community room and meeting rooms. Samuelson feels the 3-month family membership is an excellent value, and asked how long will these fees remain. Anderson noted that all park and recreation fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Larson asked if any thought was given to rounding these fees to dollar amounts. Anderson said increasing to the dollar amount would have made increases more than 20 %. A standard practice in concession sales is to not peg your fees at dollar amounts because it forces workers to make change and greatly deters a worker from slipping dollars in their pocket without recording the transaction. City Manager Matthew Fulton said the key factor is to ensure that the market will bear these costs. Because there is much interest in the three month memberships but not in the annual membefship; hopefully, this proposal would encourage families to purchase the more economical annual membership. Council Business Change Ordef for Silver Lake Road Lighting Report 95-150 Fee Changes for FSC Report 95-151