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effort to implement <br /> Additional joint ventures such as the Ultimate Edge contract, Have tried several ventures with <br /> limited success such as contracted with Easy Stride Skate School to operate Adventure park <br /> at OVAL in 1995. we are continuing to explore, <br /> 9 Skating package with fitness clubs. Have used unsuccessfully* <br /> gF <br /> Privatize concessions to avoid storage} loss from theft} staffing, marketing costs} etc. (6/5/95). <br /> Previousl contracted for concessions at arena, since we have retaken coacessions our net <br /> revenues have increased-we are continuing to evaluate this area* <br /> Reduction of expenditures by use of volunteers. volunteer program condmues to expand. <br /> i <br /> contracting for selected services. Use this technique n parrs and some recreation services. <br /> Continuing to explore, <br /> * Reduction of ufility usage. Original usage at OVAL has been reduced by 8 ($17, 500)6 <br /> du fing last 8 mmtks at OVAL <br /> Volume purchasing. reorganized department and now purchase equipment and soft goads on <br /> large volume contracts. <br /> Direct from manufacture baying. Used sparingly. <br /> Explore Regionalization onalization for OVAL Support such as Metro Council support, Regional Park status, <br /> Metro Sports Facilities Commission. Still Exploring <br /> o Point of sale tax as a revenue source. Have attempted unsuccessfully. <br /> Find space for clothing and souvenir sales. Space planned in expansion project at Skating <br /> Center. Attempting to sell other recreation merchandise as well, <br /> Explore paddleboat rentals on Lake Bennett. Future project <br /> o Create retail impulse buying sales i.e.. tape, sun glasses, how to tapes and books. In progress. <br /> * Expand use of credit cards. Completed <br /> o Need drive by on County Road C and reed reader board for Skafing Center(6/5/95)- <br /> lttein tin to rade 1$ndscaping,work within concerns of neighbors and city code <br /> Attempting 'pg <br /> rdin banners,signs etc. Developed plan for unproved sign and reader board at cost of <br /> $209000, This part of planned expansion protect. <br /> 9 Need plaqueMonation board for contributors(6/5/95)- Completed. <br /> Add childcare services as a service and revenue source. Have added as space is available and need <br /> denion'Wed <br /> e Regularly 'Inspect admission control procedures at all facilities. (also 6/5195) Revised procedures <br /> at OVAL and confinnaUy review at afl acmes inclu&ng including gymnasiumm <br /> Maximize quick turnover multi-use spaces. d time sees reduce set up tip and <br /> a � <br /> increase we and gym rem <br /> * Keep faci fiffies open later, go beyond to p.m, (615/95)-needs der research with neighbors. <br /> Have expanded gymnasium hours and added 112 hour to OVAL schedule. <br /> Need improved lighting system(6/5195)-need to define need and do research on cost <br /> o Need T-shirts sweatshirts, pins at the concession stands, geed to capitalize on Olympic Trai mng <br /> Facility designation(6/5/95)-We do not have Olympic'Training designation. We have been <br /> i <br /> des' nated by the USOC as an Olympic development site and have limited Olympic <br /> merchandisin capability. a are still struggling with space for display and sales. <br /> g p i . <br /> Need OVAL items at Star of North dies(6/5/95)- a sold rights to merchand-tse concessions <br /> sales for $3,500 and could not sell competing products. <br /> 5 <br />