MCC Advisory Board Minutes 02-19-2013MINUTES
MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER (MCC) ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 — 4:30 p.m. River Room
Present: Sandra Theros, Darren Paumen, Clint Herbst
Absent: Heath Bird, Jennifer Bethke
Others: Kitty Baltos
1. Call meeting to order
Sandra Theros called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
2. Consideration of adding items to the agenda None
3. Consideration of approving meeting minutes
a. Minutes of January 15, 2013 regular meeting
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MCC ADVISORY
BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 15TH, 2013 AS CORRECTED.
SANDRA THEROS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
b. Minutes of February 5, 2013 special meeting
SANDRA THEROS MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL MCC ADVISORY
BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5TH° 2013. DARREN PAUMEN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
4. Update Items
a. Usage Summary through January 31, 2013
The MCC set a new membership record for the month of January with over 1500
memberships (4969 members.) Fifty -six percent of those renewing were subject to
the increased member rate because they'd allowed their membership to lapse.
b. Manager's Monthly Recap
Staff plan to advertise the League Manager job opening on the League of NIN Cities
website in hopes of broadening the pool of applicants for this seasonal position.
Apple TV was installed in most meeting rooms throughout the MCC facilityThis
technology enable users to wirelessly mirror images from an Apple device through
the room projector. Staff plan to add this technology to the Mississippi Room as well
for use during public meetings.
MCC Advisory Board Minutes 02/19/13
c. Construction Update
Baltos expressed frustration with the slow pace and lack of a clear timeline for
wrapping up aspects of the remodeling project. Project contractors continue to look
for a solution to effectively sealing the pool walls. Baltos will follow up with a
question related to how this issue may have been handled when the building was
originally constructed. Issues with air quality and pool temperature stabilization
have improved. Users seem pleased with the expanded fitness area and new
exercise equipment.
5. Consideration of movie choices for summer 2013
The Movies in the Park summer series has been scheduled for June 29t", July 20th and
August 10t11. Board members shared their thoughts about which movies, from the list of
options provided, might draw a good sized crowd. There was some interest in a few titles
in particular (Brave, Mirror Mirror, Oz, the Great and Powerful, and the Odd Life of
Timothy Green.) Staff will look into obtaining movie sponsorships again this year. Senior
Center staff have obtained a facility license to show movies. There was some interest in
offering indoor movie programming during school breaks. Movie selection discussion
will continue at the next board meeting.
6. Consideration of specials or promotions to run throughout the year
Three month memberships seem to be popular options at the start of each year and over
the summer months. This year's Great Weight Rebate promotion may have had
significantly less participation as a result of a decreased advertising effort and timing of
the kickoff. Staff suggested exploring seasonal promotions to slow the annual loss of
memberships. Board members agreed that college students and teachers would be a good
target market for three month promotions. Clint Herbst recommended programming
outdoor activities such as canoeing and stargazing at Bertram Park during slower
membership months. There was some enthusiasm about establishing a running club to
encourage membership this spring. There was also some mention of developing a
promotion which includes personal trainer consultations in early fall.
Consideration of cancelling the March 19, 2013 regular meeting
Kitty Baltos asked the Advisory Board if they would like to reschedule the March 19,
2013 Advisory Board meeting as she would be on vacation on that date. Board members
decided to cancel the meeting.
8. Adiourn
The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Recorder: Kerry Burri
Approved: 3
Attest:
Kit B ltos, M Director