Hutchinson City Council Pool Workshop 09/24/2013

A workshop with the Hutchinson City Council, members of PRCE, City Administrators and representatives from USAaquatics to discuss the future of the outdoor pool in Hutchinson, MN. 4 options were presented, 3 regarding the outdoor facility and 1 regarding an indoor facility, more of a recreation center facility.

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1. City of Hutchinson Municipal Pool Workshop Tuesday, September 24th 2013
2. Recap April 26th, Workshop  Discussed the Scope  Indoor vs. Outdoor Facility  Assess the Feasibility of both options  Discussed Process Approach  Building Assessment  (4) options (renovate, reconstruct/expand, New Facility, Multi-Facility)  Review Historical Data, Demographics, & operating costs of current facility  Prepare Preliminary Designs  Review Capital Cost estimates  Operational Cost estimates and Proformas  Admission prices, concession revenues/expenses, rental revenues  Discuss Needs and Wants of Community (Citizen Surveys, Stakeholder Meetings?)  Another Council Workshop, Public Forums or other presentations  Other Amendments, Corrections per City Council  Potential Time-line Schedule  Potential Stakeholders  PRCE/Comm. Ed./School  Hutchinson Health, Private Business, Citizens, HUC
3. Citizen Survey Results  Review a couple pages of results for context.
4. Current Pool History & Attendance  Pool & Recreational Center Built in 1985  Total Project: ~ $1.1 million ( ~$376K Field House, ~387K Locker/Lobby/Office, ~$346K Pool & Wading pool)  Historical Pool Attendance: 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 Outdoor Pool Attendance 1995 - 2013 Patrons
5. Current Pool Issues  Current Pool Issues  Chemical Controllers function erratically  Chemical Feed Pumps controlled by operators instead of by the equipment  Pool deck settling  Pool water heater/boiler has developed a leak  Wading pool loses 4-6 inches of water depth daily  Current pool does not have ramp/accessibility for people with disabilities  Gutter/Recirculation System  Current configuration does not allow for surface skimming along entire perimeter  Several welds are showing signs of age  Wading pool is not in compliance with federal Virginia Graham Baker suction laws  Pool pump is above water level and does not self-prime  Pool Heater – old and inefficient  Chemical Controls – very old and outdated and inadequate to the needs of the facility  Wading pool – pump and filter are residential quality, not designed for commercial use  Change rooms – lack ADA shower facilities
6.  Scope of the “Assessment and Project Study”  On-site evaluations of the following areas  Swimming pool structure, recirculation, filtration, and sanitation equipment  Wading pool structure, recirculation, filtration, and sanitation equipment  Pool decking area, diving boards, play features, etc.  Bathhouse & mechanical building and other support facilities  Attendance, revenues and expenses  Criteria used in assessment  Facility condition and other observable conditions  Facility code requirements and compliance  Understanding of cause and effect ( aquatic facility experience)  Study of area demographics to determine community aquatic needs  Intent of Report  Present summary data on safety, design, performance and operational issues including factors affecting patron usage, revenue potential, and the effect of inefficient operation equipment on the expenses. USAquatics Study
7. Census Demographics 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 0-18 19-24 25-44 45-64 65+ Hutchinson Census Information (2011)
8.  Options A: Renovation of existing Facility (~$1,250,000)  Renovation: limited to items necessary to bring the pool up to code and current operating standards  New filter System & pump pit  New recirculation system  Remove and replace all pool decks showing signs of settling  Wading pool should be removed  Provide ADA compliant access to swimming pool (requires 2 ADA access points)  Renovate bathhouse for ADA compliance  Misc renovation and repair work to existing facility, including bathhouse and mechanical room  Projected Bather Load Revenue - $76,860  Concessions: $21,960  Admissions: $54,900  Revenue based on 90 day season (101 possible) avg. costs of $2.50 in admissions and $1.00 per day concessions  Total Bather Load 390, Avg. daily attendance 244 (62.5% capacity) Improvement Option “A”
9.  Option B: Reconstruction and Expansion (~$3,200,000)  Reconstruction & Expansion: provides enhanced renovation of existing facility and the “addition” of play features and desired facility upgrades.  New filter System & pump pit  New recirculation system  Remove and replace all pool decks showing signs of settling  Wading pool should be removed  Provide ADA compliant access to swimming pool (requires 2 ADA access points)  Renovate bathhouse for ADA compliance  Misc renovation and repair work to existing facility, including bathhouse and mechanical room  Add zero depth entry and splash area, includes play feature pump and supply system  Add waterslides with dedicated plunge pool. Includes expansion of new recirculation & filtration system. Includes water slide pump and supply system  Replace concrete decking, providing new trench drains, construct additional decking for pool additions and concessions eating area  Install shade structures for additional pool deck area  Renovate existing bathhouse (male, female, family change rooms), mechanical area and concessions. Improvement Option “B”
10.  Option B: Reconstruction and Expansion…cont.  Projected Bather Load Revenue - $92,295  Concessions: $26,370  Admissions: $65,925  Revenue based on 90 day season (101 possible) avg. costs of $2.50 in admissions and $1.00 per day concessions  Total Bather Load 450, Avg. daily attendance 293 (65% capacity) Improvement Option “B”
11.  Option C: Reconstruction and Expansion (~$4.5 - $5.5 million)  Most expensive option, but provides the greatest flexibility for enhancements and reconstruction with few limits on design or layout.  New Programming Opportunities  Expand pre-school swimming lessons  Offer senior citizen fitness programming “Lazy River” as part of a pool design offers space for “water walking”. Low impact cardio workout for seniors and others  Expanded water aerobics classes “Aqua Zumba”…etc  Enhance group rental opportunities, birthday parties…etc  New pool would allow American Red Cross Swimming lessons to be focused at Carlson Pool. This would allow most of the mornings to be filled with new activities at an enhanced facility.  Projected Bather Load/Census Data Revenue -$241,192 (by average both methods)  Concessions: $55,533  Admissions: $166,599  Party rentals, swim lessons, exercise classes: $19,060  Revenue based on 90 day season (101 possible) avg. costs of $3.00 in admissions and $1.00 per day concessions & 13 week season on census data at same fee structure  Total Bather Load 873, Avg. daily attendance 643 (73.6% capacity) Improvement Option “C”
12.  Option C: Reconstruction and Expansion…cont  Projected Expenditures - $230,000  Salaries - $125,000  Supplies and pool Chemicals - $26,000  Concession purchases - $22,000  Utilities - $23,500  Insurance - $14,500  Equipment, Bldg & Equipment repairs, improvements – $9,000  Uniforms, training, meetings, telephone/data – $4,000  Miscellaneous - $6,000  Projected Expenditures vs. Revenues  Avg. Projected Revenue - $241,192  Estimated Operating Expenses - $230,000  Operating Profit: $11,192  Patrons at family aquatic centers stay longer than at a traditional pool. This requires shade, concessions, & entertainment. Full concessions is very important. Improvement Option “C”..cont
13.  Option D: New Multi-Use Community Center  Scope of Option “D”: present data to the feasibility of constructing a new Multi-use facility.  Layout Proposal of a new indoor community center (see diagram)  Size and space allocations (51,400 sq. ft)  Indoor walk/run track – 4,800 sq. ft  Elevated walking track around gymnasium  Pool/Water Park – 12,550 sq. ft  Lap swimming pool w/climbing wall  Zero dept entry splash area  Lazy River area  Plunge Area with Waterslide  Indoor play/childcare area – 900 sq. ft  Indoor play structure  Fitness/Cardio Exercise area – 7,760 sq. ft  Gymnasium – 14,400 sq. ft  Dual basketball & storage  Fitness Classroom – 610 sq. ft  Meeting Space – 610 sq. ft  Party Room/classroom – 640 sq. ft  Entry/Lobby – 850 sq. ft Improvement Option “D”
14.  Mechanical room – 1,500 sq. ft  Pool mechanical & building mechanical  Locker rooms– 2,940 sq. ft  Mens  Womens  Showers  Lockers & Restrooms  Family change room – 500 sq. ft  Showers & restrooms  Storage – 580 sq. ft  Staff Offices – 580 sq. ft  Aquatic Offices – 680 sq. ft  Lifeguard area & storage  Circulation– 1500 sq. ft  Estimated Construction Costs: ~$13.5 - $15.4 Million ($220 - $250 per sq. ft)  Estimated Operating Expenses - $955,000  Annual Facility Operating Costs: $705,000  Annual Program Costs: $250,000  Estimated Operating Revenues - $765,000  Facility Operating Revenue: $225,000  Annual Program Revenue: $540,000  Annual Operating Subsidy: ($190,000) Improvement Option “D”..cont
15.  Community Improvement Fund  Capital Project Fund – Part of facilities funding mechanism  Unreserved Cash Balances  Eliminate reserved cash balances and reallocate.  Bond Issuing  G.O. Voter referendum bonds  Voter approved  G.O. Tax abatement bonds  Council can approve unilaterally “Public Hearing”  Lease Revenue bonds  Certificates of Participation Funding Sources
16.  What is the next step? Questions