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5. Recreation Center Updates CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building .Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site WWN.ci .chanhassen.m n. us 5 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director ~ Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager FROM: DATE: March 24, 2009 SUBJ: Recreation Center Updates The Recreation Center has had a busy winter of activities and programs. We've seen an increase in traffic as people have moved indoors. FACILITY INFORMATION The Chan Rec Center received two new Octane Elliptical Cross Trainers and one Life Fitness Classic Series Treadmill in January. Our participants have had positive comments over the new equipment and are excited about the reinvestment the city has made at the Rec Center. PROGRAM INFORMATION Aerobics - The Rec Center aerobics program will be discontinued on May 22, 2009. Program memo has been included. Dance for Fun - The Holiday Showcase was held in the Rec Center Gym on Saturday, December 13,2008. Over 400 people attended the two shows featuring over 200 dancers. The full program recital will be held at the Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center on May 9th with shows at 11 am, 3: 15 pm, and 7:30 pm. Dodgeball - Fifteen elementary children participated in this three-week after- school program in February. Program response has been positive and we will continue to offer more sessions in the fall. Personal Training - Chris Boles is the Rec Center's Personal Trainer. He has sold three packages (26 sessions) this year. Preschool Sports - These YMCA classes continue to be popular. Sixty-three children participated in basketball and the floor hockey season is now underway. Tae Kwon Do - Thirty-nine individuals ages nine to adult have participated in the Rec Center Tae Kwon Do program this year. The Chanhassen Villager had an article detailing the program testing on March 12. See enclosure. Chanhassen is a Community for life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Todd Hoffman Recreation Center Updates March 24, 2009 Page 2 Tot Time - The gym is scheduled Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:30-11: 15 am with open play for toddlers. The Rec Center supplies play equipment and the toddlers get to bum off energy under parent supervision and the parents get a chance to socialize. Yoga and Pilates - These two programs continue to grow and draw new participants. Lunch Hour Yoga was added in January. Zumba - This is a program that is run in conjunction with District 112 Community Education. Sixteen people have participated in this high-energy, Latin dance aerobics this year. MISCELLANEOUS Art Gallery - The artwork of Southwest Christian High School students was displayed at the Rec Center January 15 through February 28. The school hosted an open house for families and friends on February 5. The artwork of Holy Family Catholic High School is currently on display. I am working to schedule Minnetonka High School artwork, tentatively scheduling a gallery in the fall. Local artist Kay Faust and Southwest Christian High School Art Teacher Petra Wonders will display their works over the summer. Birthday Party Packages - The Rec Center birthday party packages have been popular. We have hosted 24 parties (January - March) this year. The packages include two hours in a meeting room and one hour of exclusive gym time complete with gym toys for $55. ATTACHMENTS 1. Chanhassen Rec Center Aerobics Program memo dated March 13,2009. 2. Tae Kwan Do Article from March 12,2009 edition of the Chanhassen Villager. g:\park\jodis\commission reports\Mar 09 commission report.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director FROM: Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager DATE: March 13,2009 SUBJ: Chanhassen Recreation Center Aerobics Program The aerobics program at the Chanhassen Recreation Center was established when the facility opened in 1995. While it was initially a program with a strong following, attendance and revenue began to diminish as competition entered the community. Aerobic classes are currently offered at the Rec Center eight (8) times per week on a drop-in basis. Attendees may purchase a Group Fitness Punch Card (20 classes for $75/resident, $85/non-resident), use two punches from a Fitness Center Punch Card, or pay a daily fee of $4/resident or $4.50/non- resident. The class attendance currently ranges from 0 - 12. The expenses to offer a class range by instructor from $21.50 - $27.60/class. Below, you will find a chart outlining the annual revenues and expenses for this program since 2005. Year Annual Revenue Annual Ex ense Difference 2005 $5,557.38 $9,723.45 ($4,166.07) 2006 $4,067.00 $8,738.11 ($4,671.11) 2007 $3,810.52 $8,756.93 ($4,946.41) 2008 $3,672.38 $7,871.09 ($4,198.71) The punch card, drop-in aerobics program will be ending May 22, 2009. The Recreation Center has retained the services of Deb Miller to offer a registration-based, aerobics program starting in June. Participants may enroll in a weekend or early morning class. There is a class minimum of seven required to meet the expenses. g:\park\jodis\commission reports\group x memo.doc Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Chanhassen City Council 7700 Market Blvd PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 8015 Cheyenne Ave. Chanhassen, MN 55317 28 February 2009 Dear Sirs, I wish to protest the termination of the Aerobics program at the Chan Rec Center. The rumor was that the director was instructed to make the Rec Center profitable. The purpose of the Rec Center is to provide a service to city residents at a break-even level, not make a profit. If you are making a profit then you are charging the residents too much. I have been going to the Aerobics classes at the Rec Center since the classes started. I go typically 5 times a week. If there is an issue with classes not being full, then at least try consolidating to fewer classes rather than just shutting down the program. Another option is to raise the price. What are the costs versus revenue numbers for the Aerobics program? The teachers only get $8 per class which means it only takes two people attending to break even on the teacher pay. Is there competition for the aerobics room? There can't be any competition for the morning classes because there aren't many people there in the mornings. It also would have been nice to have had some debate on the topic with a discussion of alternatives rather than just have a sudden announcement that the aerobic program is ending. What will be the policy on leftover punch cards? I will expect a full refund for any remaining punches since it is the city's decision to cancel the program. What is going to be done with all ofthe equipment that lots of money was spent on? Sincerely, 41/0",' fJ ~4 }I~ vv~ C Marilyn Stewart-Murphy Local TKO stu dents medal at tourney Sixty-four students and in- structors of the ACTA Minne- sota recently competed in the annual ACTA Minnesota Tae Kwon Do Tournament. Students competed in forms (patterns) as well as in free sparring. "This year is the 10th year for our Tournament, and we had a very good turnout," said Grandmaster Richard Dolski, 8th Degree Black Belt, Tourna- ment Director and Director of ACTA in Minnesota. Kim's Tae Kwon Do runs clubs at the Chanhassen Life Time Fitness, Chanhassen Rec- reation Center, Eden Prairie Life Time Fitness and Eden Prairie Life Time Athletic Club. As in past years the tourna- ment was held at the Chanhas- sen Recreation Center. ''All our students look for- ward to the annual tourna- ment, and train hard to do well in both forms and free spar- ring," said Master Jeff Engel, 6th degree black belt and Chief Instructor at the Chanhassen Recreation Center Tae Kwon Do program and this year's Chief Judge. New this year was a Grand Forms championship, where gold medal winners competed for an overall grand cham- pion. This year the grand champi- ons are Jake Engel and Anna Bloomquist. In sparring, gold medals were won by: Faysal Garwahl, Alex Bergren, Danny Brown, Declan Foote, Calvin Foote, Hanna Engel, Logan Foote, Haydn Foote, Ashley Fuhrmann, John Witzig, Benjamin Chin, Ken Han, Tony Doan, Saria Noyes, Myron Moser Silver medals: Jake Engel, Brian Wahl, Tessa Doubek, Jack Pavett, Illya Lyadov, Danielle Pothier, Nicholas White, Pat- rick White, Meaghan Walker, Val Gromova, Daniel Sinda, Ca- leb Hay, Carter Torres, Lauren Hugh, Tom Eakins Bronze medals: Jake Au- Thur SUMBITTED PHOTOS Sixty-four students and instructors competed at the Minnesota Tae Kwon Do tournament at the Chanhassen Rec Center. dette, Zach Audette, Chris Gray, Ryan Lynch, Connor Lynch, Kiana Ostrander, Matt Olsen, Cameron Mckay, Brian Hugh, Bruce Trippet In Forms, Gold medals were won by Jake Engel, Kiana Os- trander, Danny Brown, Connor Lynch, Calvin Foote, Anna Bloomquist, Nicholas White, Val Gromova, Logan Foote, John Witzig, Haydn Foote, Tony Doan, Saria Noyes, and Myron Moser. Silver medals: Travis Ott, Brian Wahl, Zach Audette, Jack Pavett, Illya Lyadov, Hanna Engel, Tessa Doubek, Patrick White, Hen Han, Benjamin Chin, Gavin Schaeferle, Carter Torres, Logan Willits, Tom Eakins Bronze medals: Faysal Ghar- wal, Ryan Lynch, Alex Osman, Alex Bergren, Jake Audette, Chris Gray, Declan Foote, Dan- ielle Pothier, Matt Olsen, Lau- ren Mae, Cameron Mckay, Caleb Hay, Meaghan Walker, Ashley Fuhrmann, Lauren Hugh, Dan- iel Sinda, Brian Hugh, Bruce Trippet Additional information on Kim's Tae Kwon Do and the ACTA Minnesota can be found at www. tae-kwon-do.org. Anna Bloomquist and Jake Engel were grand champions at the competition. "All our students look forward to the annual tournament, and train hard to do well in both forms and free sparring. " Master Jeff Engel, 6th degree black belt