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Health and Recreation Committee Meeting Materials 05.19.26 - FINAL________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG MEETING NOTICES ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL , AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF AVON. IF YOU REQUIRE A DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION , PLEASE CONTACT THE RECREATION DIRECTOR, MICHAEL LABAGH, AT 970-748-4446 OR MLABAGH@AVON.ORG WITH YOUR REQUEST. REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENT. HEALTH & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 MEETING BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M. IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM COMMITTEE MEETING BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. MINUTES 3.1 Approval of the March 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The speaker may be given one (1) additional minute subject to Committee approval. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 5.1 Health & Rec Committee Update 5.2 Recreation Department Update 5.3 2025 Recreation Department Annual Report 6. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS 7. ADJOURN Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 HEALTH & RECREATION COMMITTEE MAY 19, 2026 MICHAEL LABAGH, RECREATION DIRECTOR HEALTH & REC COMMITTEE UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 •Welcome to our new members! •Current member terms: •Nancy Tashman - March 2027 •Patricia Nolan - March 2027 •Amy Cramer Phillips - March 2027 •Derek George - March 2027 •Kathleen Walsh – May 2028 •Gregg Cooper - May 2028 •Lisa Post - May 2028 •Michael Lindholm - May 2028 •Mildred Soza Torrez -May 2028 HEALTH & REC COMMITTEE UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 2026 Committee Goals •Review & provide feedback on preliminary park plans in Village at Avon •Act as community ambassador for rec center remodel/expansion •Encourage multi-generational approach with facility, service & program expansion •Actively promote community engagement (AvonLIVE! concerts, Wildridge Park redevelopment, etc.) and encourage community participation. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Welcome to our newest full-time staff members! Maggie Sherrill, Aquatics Supervisor – Operations Nick Klauss, Recreation Services Coordinator RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE 2025 | 2026 Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Month Avg Daily Visits Total Monthly Visits Admissions Revenue January 660 | 637 20,490 | 19,777 $120,067 | $137,322 February 624 | 643 17,477 | 18,005 $113,049 | $112,113 March 632 | 597 19,612 | 18,515 $133,344 | $118,280 April 507 | 492 15,229 | 14,771 $80,003 | $97,171 May 311 9,649 $65,701 June 467 14,013 $102,228 July 508 15,755 $115,821 August 504 15,643 $106,360 September 462 13,870 $81,966 October 417 12,936 $81,726 November 481 14,426 $279,194 December 594 18,421 $188,247 RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Rec Center Spring Closure, May 2-8 •Deep cleaning •Repair & maintenance •Building access controls •Lifeguard office updates •Office flooring replacement RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Rec Center Spring Closure, Staff Training RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Eagle County Bike Safety Education Campaign Update •Print materials being distributed & social media campaign scheduled Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Aquatics Area Remodel Paused Tentative timeline: •Design completion Summer/ Fall 2026 •Solicit project bids Fall/Winter 2026 •Pool Area Closes & Construction Begins April 2027 •Project webpage RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Eaglebend Park Reopens June 2026 •Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. •Updates include: •Playground •Swing set •Natural play zone •Picnic shelter •Water fountain RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE THANK YOU! Health & Recreation Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT MAY 12, 2026 MICHAEL LABAGH, RECREATION DIRECTOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT MISSION, VISION & VALUES Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 MISSION STATEMENT: Our Mission is to foster a strong sense of belonging by providing safe, accessible, diverse programs and services that promote the physical and mental well-being of our community. VISION STATEMENT: Our Vision is to be the heart of a thriving community, while enhancing our facilities, programs and services that create valuable recreational opportunities and memorable experiences for everyone. VALUES: COMMUNITY, TEAMWORK, COURAGE Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 •12 full-time staff •90-130 part-time staff •Seven Divisions •Administration •Guest Services •Fitness •Youth Programs •Adult Programs •Aquatics •Community Swim Program ORGANIZATION CHART Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FACILITY USE & ACCESS •Avon Recreation Center •Fitness & Aquatics •Avon Elementary School Gymnasium •Youth & Adult programming •Homestake Peak School Gymnasium •Adult programming •Park Picnic Shelters •Open use, group reservations •Nottingham Lake, Swim Beach & Metcalf Cabin •Open use, boat rentals, ice skating and other department programming Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS - OVERVIEW •Standard & Avon Resident rates offered •209,193 visitor check ins •$1,432,115 admissions revenue •75% of total revenue for the department Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS - VISITATION •348 operating days •601 visitors per day average •Average daily visitation per season: •Nov-Apr: 659 •Jun-Aug: 562 •May, Sep, Oct: 508 •*Facility maintenance closures held in Spring & Fall Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS - MEMBERSHIPS •13,616 total memberships •62% male 38% female •Average age: 37 •Membership revenue: $786,504 •Black Friday Sale revenue: $80,201 (10% of membership revenue) Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS – PUNCH PASS •2,450 punch passes sold •Total punch pass revenue: $366,937 •Black Friday Sale punch pass revenue: $125,898 (34% of punch pass revenue) Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS – DAILY RATE •22,030 Daily Rates processed •Daily Rate revenue: $288,470 Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS – MERCHANDISE •Merchandise revenue: $8,348 •Top selling items: 1. Swim Goggles 2. Water Bottle 3. Swim Cap 4. Gymshark Shorts 5. Hooded Sweatshirt Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FITNESS PROGRAMMING •Personal Training – 343 sessions •InBody Body Composition Scale •Individual Tests – 91 registrants •Adult Fat Loss/Muscle Gain Competitions – 27 registrants •Adult Fitness Orientations •Teen Fitness Onboarding Program •QiGong & Heels Dance class additions •30+ weekly fitness classes •Yoga, Spin, HIIT & Dance •On-Demand Fitness Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FITNESS PROGRAMMING •30+ weekly fitness classes •Average Group Fitness Class Attendance •Yoga: 20 •HIIT: 5 •Spin: 5 •Dance: 13 Country Dance: 7 •Older Adult Mobility: 11 •Barre: 8 •Water Aerobics: 9 •Pilates: 6 Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING •State Licensed Childcare Programs •Afterschool – 165 days Max 30 kids/day | Avg 15 kids •School’s Out Camp – 29 days Max 30 kids/day | Avg 24 kids •Summer Camp – 48 days Max 60 kids/day | Avg 46 kids •Our services support 180+ families Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING Kids Night Out Programs •Kids Swim Night Out – 5 days Max 30 kids/day | Avg 13 kids •Kids Nerf Night Out – 7 days Max 30 kids/day | Avg 25 kids Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMMING Diverse Program Offerings Include: •MVPeeWees - Preschool Sports •Tots N Trails Outdoor Crafts •Mother’s Day Blooms & Brushes •Kid’s Dunk-N-Dash Race Series •Pumpkin Fun Run & Haunted Metcalf Cabin •Turkey Trot 2k & 5k •Adult Day Trips Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 ADULT PROGRAMMING - SPORTS •Leagues: Kickball, Pickleball, Dodgeball & Sand Volleyball •Clinics & Private Lessons: Tennis & Pickleball •105 private lessons conducted •Tournaments: Pickleball, Volleyball & Basketball •Drop-In Sports •Average attendance: 16 participants/day •Pickleball – Mondays & Saturdays •Volleyball – Tuesdays •Futsal - Wednesdays •Basketball – Thursdays Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 ADULT PROGRAMMING - AQUATICS •Adult Learn-to-Swim •9 classes | 34 registrants •Dunk-N-Dash Summer Race Series – Mondays •8 races | 56 registrants •Drop-In Sports •Winter Masters Swimming – Mon/Wed/Fri •5-9 participants •Summer Open Water Swim – Thursdays •8 drop-in days | 48 registrants Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 AQUATICS PROGRAMMING •Group Swim Lessons •Parent/Child (6 months – 36 months) 22 classes | 83 registrants •Preschool (3-5 years old) 35 classes | 99 registrants •Youth (6-12 years old) 38 classes | 142 registrants •Private Swim Lessons – 302 lessons •Swim Team •Recreational – 10-20 participants •Competitive – 25-30 participants Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 AQUATICS PROGRAMMING •Certification Classes •Lifeguard Training - 4 courses | 22 lifeguards •Swim Instructor – 1 course | 3 instructors •Babysitter’s Training – 4 courses | 27 babysitters •First Aid/CPR/AED – 9 courses | 37 individuals Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FACILITY RENTALS •99 picnic shelter rentals •28 birthday party rentals •3 fitness studio space rentals •Lap Pool rentals •Scuba Diving classes •Kayak roll classes •Physical therapy •Staff training •$22,555 facility rental revenue Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FINANCIAL REVIEW - EXPENSES •$3,037,376 Actual Expenses Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FINANCIAL REVIEW - REVENUE •$1,908,299 Total Revenue •$1,432,115 Admissions Revenue •$476,184 Program, Rental & Service Revenue Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 FINANCIAL REVIEW – COST RECOVERY The Recreation Department operates under a program and service-based cost recovery model, ensuring a balanced approach between fiscal responsibility and community accessibility. This model supports equitable access to essential services while aligning program pricing with market value and operational costs. Most programs operate within 100% - 160% cost recovery. Recreation Department Cost Recovery •Total Revenue: $1,908,299 •Total Expenses: $3,037,376 •Cost Recovery: 63% Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS “My son loves Avon Rec! He has so much fun enjoying after school activities and loves the fun adventures and trips while at camp. I am super thankful for Kami and the team!” - Karely A Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS “I played in the Adult mixed partner pickleball league last Fall. Had a great time meeting new players and new neighbors. The program was well run and the rules were clear. I highly recommend the Avon Adult Programs for anyone looking for a bit of adventure.” - Diane K Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS It’s gratifying to watch them grow, improve and become a confident swimmer. I like to see the students apply what they learned from what I taught them.” -Jess S. Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS “We have been members at the Rec Center since late 2015. We enjoy using the exercise equipment. The Rec Center is clean and well kept. We really do enjoy the very friendly and helpful staff. They are the best!” –Kathy & Jim S. Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 2026 RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORECAST •2026 Goals •Add programs at a sustainable rate •Enhance & optimize operations •Update standard operating procedures •Collaborate on Town Park Planning •Prepare staff for the Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) program THANK YOU! Avon Town Council May 12, 2026 Michael Labagh Recreation Director mlabagh@avon.org 970-748-4446 Visit AvonRec.org to learn more about our programs, facilities and services!