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E. Citv Mana�er Recommendation # 16: To Eliminate the Full Time Custodial Position at the Roseville Skating Center/Harriet Alexander Nature Center Im�act Statements: The Skating Center and the Nature Center require ongoing attention to maintenance and upkeep to remain valuable community resources. To eliminate the custodial duties would jeopardize those efforts. Skating Center S�ecifics: The Skating Center banquet and meeting facilities are unlike other facilities managed by Parks and Recreation. Loss of custodial services at the Skating Center will result in; o No dedicated maintenance service for the banquet/meeting rooms, support areas, hallways and ent�yways, restrooms, game room. o No maintenance service to outdoor areas, parking lots, sidewalks, entrance plazas. Maintenance is required year round and includes snow removal, trash pickup, landscape care. o No custodial service to kitchen area impacting health license and health department criteria. o Inconsistent set-up of rooms for special events, meetings, weddings, gatherings. o The need for part time staff to open and prepare facilities for use during non traditional times o Cost of requiring part time staffto fill in gaps may be increase � Skating Center facilities will become a difficult sell in a very competitive market i f; o the carpet isn't cleaned o the windows aren't washed o the kitchen isn't maintained o the set-up isn't as specified o dedicated attention to detail isn't paid to the overall upkeep. Nature Center S�ecifics: The Nature Center facility is unique in that it is frequently used by children, especiallyyoung children and groups ofpeople, including school classes. Cleaning and maintenance of this facilityrequires special attention being paid to health related areas; Loss of custodial services at the Nature Center will result in; o The need to rely on volunteers to perform daily housekeeping duties. o The need to rely on park staff or volunteers to clear snow and maintain safe entrance and walkways around Center. o The need to rely on park staffto support Center maintenance and custodial needs taking them away from park duties. o The need to contract support for ongoing maintenanceprojects such as floor waxing and sealing, carpet cleaning, window washing (for examples) . Program areas require regular and on-going cleaning to maintain health standards. o floor areas require attention due to the amount of floor sitting taking place. o the interpretive area is a hands-on learning experience with lots of hands touching and exploring. o animals are cared and provided for requiring efforts to not m� animal and people food as well as not using the same area for the preparation of animal and people food. Skatin� Center and Nature Center Combined General: The fulltime Parks and Recreation custodial position is divided between the Skating Center and the Nature Center with on-call service at the Parks and Recreation offices and program spaces at various other facilities. The custodial position is approximately split 20%time at the Nature Center and 80%time at the Skating Center. May incur overtime or additional expenses for custodiaUmaintenance unforeseen maintenance efforts. 8