pages_fts: 64
This data as json
rowid | text |
---|---|
64 | 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Any person may address the Commission in regard to any matter over which the Commission has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda.) None. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Annual Review and Adjustment of Fees for Recreation and Parks - (Discussion/Action Item) RSM Lillard provided the 2005 Fee Schedule and Surveys for the Recreation and Park Commission's review. Ron Matthews, Alameda Little League, Alameda Babe Ruth, and Alameda High School representative stated that the groups he represents donate a lot of time and materials to help keep the fields that they use in good condition. Charging a per player charge may influence the Boards of the different organizations as far as how much they will be willing to donate. He commented that what extent will the Boards be willing to invest grant monies, if they are paying the per player charge. The Commission needs to keep their registration fees in mind. Nino Borsoni, Alameda Soccer representative, stated that Alameda Soccer has invested over $350,000 to date. Conceptually the group understands what is driving the fee, but feels that the Sports Advisory Committee needs more information and better research. Questions raised were: What is the operating budget? What are the groups bringing in? And, how does that offset the budget? A lot of the youth play multiple sports. Will they be charged multiple times for the different sports they are playing? Conceptually the group understands the fee and is not opposed to it, but want to make sure that there is equity consideration. They groups would like to see more research done before the fee is implemented. Commissioner Reeves stated that between soccer groups represented by Mr. Borsoni and baseball teams represented by Mr. Matthews that is approximately 98 percent use of the fields. So assuming Mr. Reeves wanted to go out and play baseball with a group of friends, he would not be able to because the fields would be in use by these groups. These groups are the only ones using the fields and they need to be maintained. These fields are being maintained for these organizations. The Commission is open to alternatives. Your groups are using the fields and they need to be maintained. Fields are being maintained for their 2 Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. Minutes Thursday, February 10, 2005 Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service |