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Home My WebLink About15.A.6. Fitness Expansion/Gymnastics Reorganization 15.(1.6. CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Travis Karlen, Recreation Supervisor Sherry Dvorak, Recreation Supervisor Meeting Date: December 16, 2003 Subject: Fitness Expansion/Gymnastics Reorganization INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to authorize reuse of the existing gymnastics room as a Fitness Center/Gymnastics area within the Community Center, and the purchase of new fitness equipment. BACKGROUND Cardio/Strength Training Equipment The original plans for the Community Center called for the cardio equipment and the strength equipment to be placed in the downstairs hallway opposite of the gymnastics room. Due to space constraints, this was not possible so a change was made to convert a storage room into the strength room and to leave the cardio equipment in the original area. Both spaces areas have reached their maximum capacity with the following equipment: Unit Date Purchased Free Climber December 1995 Stairmaster 4000 PT (2) Spinnaker 3600RC (2) Nordic Trac 1 0 Cybex StrenQth Stations Free Climber 4400 PT February 1998 Treadmill (2) December 1998 2 Cybex Strength Stations EFX Elliptical March 2003 EFX Full Body Elliptical (2) Precor C 846 Upright Bike (2) Treadmill Gymnastics Room The downstairs gymnastics room was designated for gymnastics and aerobics programs during the planning stages. The room was specifically designed so the gymnastics equipment could remain up at all times, and the matting area be used for aerobic classes. However, over the course of times, users began to complain about the padded floor while participating in aerobics. Therefore, aerobics was moved out of the gymnastics room to the multi-purpose room. (Since then, it has been held at the Youth Building, Sweeney Elementary and the Community Center East Gym.) The gymnastics room provides space for four sessions of gymnastics each year. Each session uses 15 hours of time per week. Over the past three years, we have attempted to utilize this space for other activities. As a result, other users of this area include the high school cheerleaders and the local boxing club for another 10 hours per week. Need for Enhanced Fitness Facilities In the winter 2003, staff conducted a survey of Community Center members that showed an interest in additional cardio and strength training equipment. With fewer cardio pieces and more demand, we purchased the following equipment in March: One Treadmill Two Upright Bikes Two Elliptical Machines One Stationary Elliptical Machine I::ven with this additional equipment, the most frequent request we hear from members (as well as potential new members) is that they would like more cardio and strength training equipment. DISCUSSION The Shakopee Community Center is not alone in the need to expand their current fitness areas. Three other community centers have found the need to expand their fitness areas to meet the needs of their users. Maplewood Community Center expanded their fitness area just four years after opening their facility by adding an upper level addition. This allowed them to double their original space and to add more equipment. Shoreview Community center just completed a $5 million fitness center expansion that includes a 10,000 sq. ft. cardio and strength training room and three new fitness studios. Chaska, which already expanded their fitness area in 1996, is now contemplating improvements that will allow them to expand again. They are considering a $1.8 million dollar renovation in which they would modify their small gym into two levels. The small gym would be located on the second level of the new area and the wellness studio, exercise and strength area would be on the main level. From our research on other community centers, fitness is what drives the increase in memberships to a facility and increases revenue. In addition to structural changes, other centers have experienced considerable growth in the wellness programs such as Pilates, Yoga, Tai-Chi Kickboxing, and strength training. Proposed Changes Room Use Staff is proposing to change the existing layout of the gymnastics room to be more versatile for the needs of all the user groups, including gymnastics, aerobics and fitness. The proposed room reconfiguration would include a cardio/strength area in the front portion of the room, and aerobics studio/gymnastics/fitness area in the back. Aerobics and gymnastics would both continue to be year round programs, alternating times to accommodate both activities during peak seasons. The only modification to the room at this time would be the purchase of protective flooring for the weight equipment area. We have researched several different types of protective flooring and have quotes for 1" interlocking matting that would protect the wood floor and its subfloor. Although it won't block noise, the existing curtain would provide a natural divider between the spaces. " i\erobicsfFitness Cardio/Strength Gymnastics i\rea .Area Existing / Cardio .Area "- Gvmnastics Proqram Restructurinq The current gymnastics program, which consists of levels from toddler/parent classes through an intermediate level, would need to be restructured to focus on preschool and tumbling programs. These levels have been the most popular in the past. In a survey conducted this summer, parents were asked how they feel about the present program, and how they might feel if we moved them to a different location within the Community Center or restructured the program. The results of the survey were very positive. The majority of respondents noted that they would still register for the program if it were to be restructured or moved to another area. A restructured program would still utilize the balance beams, mats, and vault. Equipment that would not be used (trampoline, uneven bars, and large mat) would be stored at the Youth Building until a space can be found to expand the program once again in the future. One of the main concerns parents expressed was the ability to watch their child while in class. To address this concern, parents would be invited into the room at certain times to see how their child is progressing. Equipment Purchase In order to ensure that the new fitness area has a balanced combination of cardio equipment and strength equipment, staff would recommend that the following equipment be purchased: . Total Body Elliptical (cardio) . Seated Calf (strength) . Stair Climber (cardio) . Leg Press (strength) . Smith Machine (2) (strength) . Assisted Chin Dip (strength) . Adjustable Bench (2) (strength) . Leg Raise/Dip (strength) . Advanced Chest (strength) . Olympic Weight Plates Sets (2) . Shoulder (strength) . Dumbbell Rack (2) . Row Machine (strength) . Set of 5-100 Ibs Dumbbells The strength training pieces use weight plates, but aren't considered "free weights" because the plates are used on fixed machines. This equipment would compliment our existing strength training circuit, and would provide two more of our most popular cardio pieces. We have received quotes from Push Pedal Pull and Second Wind Exercise for the proposed equipment: Company Brand Quote Warranty & Set-up Service Included 2nd Wind Combination of $27,126 2-Year Parts No Life-Fitness Life-Fitness, and Labor Hoist, and Lifetime on Nautilus Frame Push Pedal Pull Precor $27,894 2-Year Parts Yes 1-Year Labor 5-Year Warranty on Display and Fan Motor Although Push Pedal Pull is slightly more than 2nd Wind, Push Pedal Pull is our desired vendor because they sell Precor equipment, which is the same equipment we purchased earlier this year. (Push Pedal Pull is the only vendor of Precor equipment in Minnesota.) We have been very satisfied with the equipment and they offer the best warranty on fans and motors, which tend to fail more frequently. In addition, Push Pedal Pull carries Cybex, which is the brand of strength equipment that we currently have in the Community Center. 2nd Wind does not carry Cybex therefore their brand of strength equipment would not fit as well with the equipment that currently exists. Push Pedal Pull would also help us coordinate setup of the equipment for most efficient use by our members. BUDGET IMPACT We have budgeted $35,000 for fitness enhancements in 2004. $27,894 would be used for the purchase of fitness equipment, and $4535 is needed to add flooring material to protect the floor under the cardio and weight machines. This would allow up to $2,500 for miscellaneous items, such as stretching mats, televisions, and audio transmitters. Council approved an increase in the cost of a membership as part of the 2004 Fee Schedule if the fitness enhancement were made. With the number of membership units we currently have, we estimate an additional $27,000 in membership revenue from this fee increase. There is also the potential for revenue over and above this amount by attracting new members with the enhanced equipment, which would be part of a marketing program we would undertake. Revenue from the restructuring of the gymnastics program would be slightly less than proposed in the 2004 budget. However, the expense of operating the class would decrease as well. RECOMMENDATION The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the proposal for the fitness area expansion and the reorganization of the gymnastics program at their November meeting. They recommended the concept of the expansion and the purchase of new equipment and also recommended the restructuring of the gymnastics program and expansion of the fitness area. REQUESTED ACTION If Council concurs, move to 1. Approve the concept of restructuring the gymnastics program and re-use of the gymnastics space as a fitness and gymnastics space. 2. 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