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Session 1307, Minutes Page 5 May 19, 1982 Ollendorff said the Park Commission had unanimously approved the plan proposed by the Tennis Club, but several members had certain reservations. He said the cost of attendants would probably be offset by a smaller loss than predicted originally if there is a full-time attendant at Flynn, since more people would be buying permits. The Tennis Club felt a break-even point would be reached in two or three years. Mr. Ollendorff said he informed the Club that it could not count on the City for assistance, except to make facilities available. There was further discussion, with some councilmembers noting that this proposal might be interpreted as giving special privileges to a certain group, and others observing that this plan would save the City money. It was pointed out that control boards at the courts have not worked satisfactorily. More discussion ensued. Mr. 0llendorff withdrew his sug- gestion that the matter be settled at this meeting, and it was decided that it will be considered at the next Council meeting, after councilmembers review the Park Commission minutes where this matter is discussed. Mr. Ollendorff said several other decreases in this budget were being recommended, and those programs affected will have representatives at next Mondays public hear- ing on the budget to speak against those changes. Mr. Lieberman asked that more information about the Swim Club be provided to councilmembers. Parks and Recreation, Community Center (3540). Mr. Ollendorff said that the Com- munity Center was shown separately for the first time, noting that people were Sur- prised to find out how much it costs to operate a community center. He said more would be done to advertise the availability of the Center, and in addition, the rate schedule was being examined. It was thought that a great deal more revenue could be realized from this source than has been received heretofore. Parks and Recreation, Swimming Pool (3550). Mr. Ollendorff noted that the 1982-83 budget was somewhat lower, mainly because there was a higher capital outlay during the current year which will not be required next year. Mr. Levy said he had re- ceived a number of complaints about locker facilities. Mr. Ollendorff said that many of the locks were missing and lockers were broken but they would be repaired or replaced, and in the future there will be an attendant assigned to the locker room when the pool was open. Mr. Schoomer asked about pool policy concerning resi- dents, and Mr. Ollendorff said non-residents were not allowed in the pool unless they were guests of residents. He said the program at the Natatorium was being cut slightly, with swimming days reduced from five to four, although the daily sessions were lengthened somewhat. Parks and Recreation, Roller Skating (3560). Mr. Ollendorff said the roller and ice skating budgets were separated for the first time, and that the first two col- umns on this page were the combined programs, but the third column showed the pro- jected cost for roller skating only for 1982-83. One of very few changes here was the discontinuance of the Sunday afternoon skating session, which was poorly at- tended and whose music disturbed those using the swimming pool. Parks and Recreation, Ice Skating (3570). Mr. Ollendorff said his official recom- mendation was to close the ice rink. If the rink were to remain open, it would be necessary to purchase a new or used ice resurfacing machine. A new machine would cost about $35,000 and a used one, if available, was budgeted at $15,000. He also noted that it would be necessary to spend $20,000 to $25,000 on refrigeration equipment before the rink could be opened in the fall, since the City had been