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Sprint Programs Postponed until M Sprint Programs Cancelled <br /> Tennis lessons Egg Hunt <br /> Golf Lessons Spring Before and After School Classes <br /> Adult Softball Track&Field <br /> Tai Chi All Senior AARP Classes <br /> Yoga Between the Lines History Seminars <br /> Dance Classes and Spring Recital <br /> Active Adult Day Trips(April&May) <br /> COVID-19 has posed several challenges including:the hiring of seasonal staff,promotion of summer <br /> programming,keeping participants informed of rescheduled events/cancellations and inquiries about <br /> summer program start dates. The summer playground program, field trips, youth sports leagues and <br /> camps are currently scheduled to begin in June. <br /> City Council Direction <br /> Staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding how the City should plan to manage and <br /> modify the remaining spring programs and upcoming summer programs. Clearly, the COVID-19 <br /> issue is challenging and future programming is difficult to predict based on limited forecasts for the <br /> spread of COVID-19. It may not be practical to make definitive decisions regarding these questions <br /> at this time, but staff would like an opportunity to begin discussions about upcoming programs <br /> with the City Council. <br /> 1. Should Spring Tennis Lessons(May 9 through June 13) and Golf Lessons (May 12 through <br /> June 2)and Adult Softball League(May 12 through July 31)be postponed through a specific <br /> date or cancelled? <br /> 2. Can the City Council provide guidance for summer programs beginning after June 1 at this <br /> time for the following items, understanding that there is limited long term information <br /> regarding COVID-19 available at this time? <br /> ■ Summer program registrations—continue to receive registrations or place on hold <br /> ■ Summer program development—continue to develop or place on hold <br /> ■ Seasonal recreation staff hiring—continue to hold <br /> Financial Impact <br /> A history of revenue and expenditures for recreation programs is provided in Attachment A. The <br /> information within the attachment does not include expenses related to full time employees for <br /> park and recreation services, estimated to be approximately $199,360 for 2020. The Recreation <br /> Coordinator and Recreation Programmer are currently focusing their time on alternative tasks <br /> while programs are postponed or cancelled. These alternative tasks include the Metropolitan <br /> Council regional solicitation grant program, the NPDES Stormwater Permit renewal process, and <br /> the asset management inventory databased for park and recreation infrastructure. <br /> Attachments <br /> Attachment A: Recreation Program Revenue and Expenses <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />