City Manager Tawio Jaiyeoba introduced the item; and spoke to summer programs.
Parks and Recreations Director, Phil Fleischmann made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); spoke to youth programs; to teen opportunities; to family activities; to city priorities; highlighted adopted plans; partnerships; resources; summer camp programs; spoke to financial assistance. Mr. Fleischmann continued to provide an overview of Camp Joy; Energy at the Park program; spoke to career development; to Xtreme teen outdoor adventure week; to Greensboro Youth Outdoors; to Teen Nights; and to Youth Sports Clinics.
Discussion took place regarding scheduling; and camper participation.
Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide outreach for summer camp activities.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to provide summer activity data for Keeley and Barner Parks.
Mr. Fleischmann continued the PPP; highlighted spray grounds and pools; spoke to maintenance for aquatic centers; to the master plan; to pool hours; to transportation schedules; and to free admission fees.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to research Park and Recreation maintenance project apprenticeship opportunities.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson left the meeting at 2:28 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 2:31 p.m.
Discussion continued regarding safe and maintained pools; cost estimations; and existing bonds.
Mr. Fleischmann outlined facility recommendations; maintenance timelines; and spoke to water safety skills.
Discussion ensued regarding amenities; economic development; historical budgets; affordable housing; deferred maintenance; the comprehensive plan; assessment scores; a Learn to Swim program; partnerships; funding; and community reinvestments.
Councilmember Matheny requested staff to provide Parks and Recreation budget data for the past 5-years.
Councilmember Thurm requested staff to provide an inclusive scope of Parks and Recreation facility needs.
Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide a breakdown of the hotel/motel tax.
(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 19, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)