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Crookston Sports Center Budget Discussion. Economic Impact Cost Containment Revenue Generation March, 24, 2014. Tremendous Community Asset. 3 Sheets of Ice Walking Track Artificial Turf Community Room Golf Simulator Used by nearly every spring athletic team
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Crookston Sports CenterBudget Discussion Economic Impact Cost Containment Revenue Generation March, 24, 2014
Tremendous Community Asset • 3 Sheets of Ice • Walking Track • Artificial Turf • Community Room • Golf Simulator • Used by nearly every spring athletic team • Several Community events each year
Tremendous Community Asset • $3 Million in new tax base directly – • one restaurant • one Hotel • 45 New Jobs
Lodging Tax • 2013 – Largest year on Record • $61,006.35 collected • Lodging Properties Sales = $2,033,533.33 • This can mean an additional $8 million of impact to the community. Restaurant, Alcohol, Retail, Fuel and Special Events.
City Support • 2008 • $406,574 • 2010 • $507,278 • 2013 • $650,969
Unwinding of Debt after 2016 • $158,788.88per yearcurrently • We will no longer be paying this in 2017
Utilities • 2008 • $81,580 • 2010 • $221,956 • 2013 • $238,534
Salaries & Benefits • 2008 • $152,951 • 2010 • $239,150 • 2013 • $231,904
Cost Containment Measures • Reduction of Temporary Staff • $8,000 to $10,000 savings per year • Relocate Parks and Recreation Staff to CSC • Increased visibility of Staff to assist with questions • Coverage for Golf Simulator, Walking Membership • Marketing and Promotion - Phyllis
Cost Containment Measures • Modifications to current Ice In and Ice Out schedule. • Install 2nd sheet in to when Girls HS begins • Install 3rd Sheet in Mid November • Take out 3rd Sheet District Playoff weekend • Take out 2nd Sheet after Figure Skating Show • Keep Event arena at 45 degrees • Savings of $35,000 to $45,000
Revenue Options • Teen Dances • Concert • Car Shows • Figure Skating Competition • Curling Bonspiel • Art Festival • Boxing • Increase in fees • Many other options on the table
What is next?? • Convene a meeting of all stakeholders • Discuss additional revenue options • Discuss Concession Stand Contract • Discuss Cost Containment Strategies
Time Line • Decisions prior to 2015 Budget completion • Meeting first week of April • Additional meetings as needed