MCC Advisory Board Minutes 10-26-2000Minutes
Regular meeting - Community Center Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000
Members Present: Harvey Kendall, Bob Murray, Roger BeLsaas, Wanda Kraemer and Idella
Ziegler.
City Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Deputy Administrator- Community Developer, Kitty Baltos
Community Center Director and Karin Meyer, Assistant Director
Members Absent: None
1. Kitty Baltos called the meeting to order.
2. Consideration of adding items to the a e� nda.
Roger added planting and flag poles. Kitty added security and hours for the holidays.
3. Election of officers.
Roger designated Kitty as the Secretary, and a motion was made by Wanda to elect
Harvey as the Chair person and seconded by Bob. All in favor none opposed.
Harvey made a motion to elect Wanda as a Vice Chair person, seconded by Roger.
All in favor no one opposed.
4. 2001 Community Center Budget review
The discussion was about how the center would charge back the City and the Guards, and
the Senior Center for there usage. So that the MCC wasn't paying for all of the expense.
Kitty explained that Rick has figured that formula out, and she explained what their cost
would be. Roger questioned if the commons area was taken into account. It was not so
Kitty will rework the figures. Idella questioned if we had applied for any grants. Kitty
explained about the grants with the senior center for crafts project and the billiards
tournament. It was also discussed about computer usage for seniors and youth.
5. Discussion of User and Pass Fees for 2001
The discussion was whether to put a fee for pass holders with regards to the aerobic
classes. And if our other fees are to low. The opinion was if it isn't broke don't fit. Roger
suggested to check with our competitors and see if we are too low other wise to keep the
prices the same for now. It was also discussed whether a relative (like Grandparent) who
lives in the city pays for a regular or resident pass for there guests. It was agreed that it is
where the guest lives that determines the amount. The reason for this is that pass holders
could have lots of guests and say that they are paying. This may be brought up again for
discussion. The MCC needs to do more research about adding a one month pass.
One suggestion that Roger had was to do a new member one time free visit and a tour.
This was tabled to discuss the pro's and con's. It was said to be a very good idea to invite
new comers for a tour of the facility. Harvey also suggested that maybe a Goofy Tuesday
Two for one with a member.
6. Consideration of Capital Improvements for 2001
Kitty spoke of the improvements that we have already, the trees and shrubs. And she gave
a quick review of the plans from the Task Force and that the cost was out of site, she
would like to use other ideas and put a plan together. Also there was discussion of where
the Memorial Pavers should go. This will come back for discussion at another time.
It was discussed that we don't need top of line snow blower for the sidewalks, and that
this should also be a prorated item for the Guards, City, and Sr. Center.
The rest of the meeting skipped to the Security item and flag poles. Due to lack of time.
7. Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve- closed
New Years Eve - Family Event
Thanksgiving Friday open at 9:00 am
8. The security issue is that we would have a staff person doing weddings and not the police.
The discussion was, would the staff be able to have the authority to control the guests.
We need to review the pro's and con's of this change. The flag poles are ready to be put
in when the staff is able to do this. The board felt that the City should buy a Monticello
flag.
Due to lack of time the security issue and the caterer issue for the weddings was tabled till
the next meeting. The next meeting is the 3' Thursday of November because of
Thanksgiving.
Meeting ajorned