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WS Item 5 City Council Work Session: Community Recreation Center Senior Center Space Allocation October 2, 2012 Purpose Review current facility programs / space Summarize feedback received from the Senior Center Stakeholders since 2006 Present the current proposed dedicated and shared space allocated to Seniors within proposed Community Recreation Center City Council Direction Requested Action Oct 1 Senior Advisory Commission review and feedback (Unanimous Support Received) Oct 2 City Council review and direction Current Programs and Space Programs Art Dance Field Trips Fitness Games Lifelong Learning MMOW Luncheon Movies Seasonal Events Tai Chi Space 4,006 SF Entire Building including storage, restrooms & offices Senior Center Improvements Exploratory Committee Report to Senior Advisory Commission July 18, 2006 Facility amenities to include the following: Fitness/Wellness center (fitness equipment, nurses station) Great Room/Auditorium with stage, and serving window access to kitchen Activity rooms (multi-purpose/adaptable, arts/crafts, exercise, computer, dance, games, virtual library, multi-media entertainment, meeting, billiards) Indoor aquatics (therapeutic, temperature sensitive, resistance, optimal depth for exercise/fitness, multi-use) Multipurpose Facility Feasibility Study Stakeholder Meetings Summary March 2, 2010 City Council Work Session Chris Tribble Stakeholder Meeting Results Parks Board & SPDC Senior Advisory Commission Library Board Southlake Arts Council APEX Arts League Southlake Youth Action Commission Stakeholder Meeting Results Senior Center Component Need to keep the “hominess” of our existing center Other centers in area are too institutional and sterile People are what make it wonderful Enjoy trips, parties, and programs Billiard room, card room Current facility should be named the SL ladies senior center Need more components that would attract men to attend Nicer, larger, more modern, state-of-the-art kitchen Dishwashers, commercial ovens for food prep on site, etc. Bridge group on Wednesday (40-60) also has food Kitchen that would accommodate food prep and specialty cooking classes Stakeholder Meeting Results Senior Center Component Exercise class space and a space with exercise equipment Therapeutic pool Walking track Flexible multipurpose space for programs and activities Access to computer equipment and education Library and Arts Center nearby would be assets to the senior center Separated from youth/teens Need to select certain components that would work well with the senior center Stakeholder Meeting Results Senior Center Component As long as our needs are met, there is not a concern with moving from existing site to a new, larger site Concern about traffic – want safe access to and from Gateway is a very busy area, and it is not easy to get out of (onto 1709) Gateway is not a good location, it will take an awful lot of renovation to meet our needs, and its not convenient to me SH 114 is too dangerous We do not like the Flower Mound Community Center because Seniors were integrated in with all other ages The right Director is what makes the center Additional Feedback from SAC 3/9/10 Senior Center Ballroom/dancing room (Starlight Ball) Arlington Sr. Center - wood floor with partitions Flexible spacing (card room, dance, etc.) Nurses station/wellness station (BP checks, etc.) Space for seniors only Place to meet people with like interests Socialization is important Storage Programs to attract men (poker, etc.) Trips/Tours to Rangers & Cowboys stadiums (for ex.) Exercise room with mirrors (to assist with instruction) Arts & Crafts room Additional Feedback from SAC 3/9/10 Senior Center Arts classes with instructors Rooms for games (Bridge, Mahjong, etc.) Ceramics, painting, etc. rooms and instruction Scrapbooking space Plenty of storage Do we want to decrease the age requirement to 50? A place for adults to congregate There’s definitely a need to socialize at any age Need to think about how we refer to the facility (maybe it shouldn’t be called a Sr. Center) Warm water, not an outdoor facility, can be used by all ages Specifically offer warm water appropriate for Sr.s with water based activities can be offered Additional Feedback from SAC 3/9/10 Senior Center Handicap access to water Zero depth entry Watermere’s pool is nice Can we work out a joint use agreement with an existing facility instead of building one? Floral arranging activities in craft rooms Wood working shop (w/equipment) – Example in Fla. – had to expand it 2-3 times size because of the demand) Proposed Senior Center by SSFI (7/27/11) Community Recreation Center Recommended Dedicated Space Senior Adult Space 4,454 SF Living Room & Kitchen Library / Media Resource Center Senior Game Room Well Check Room Staff Offices/Work Spaces Restrooms & Storage Dedicated Space for Tuesday Lunch: Community Rooms / Catering Kitchen 8,671 SF Total SF 13,125 SF Lower Level 13,125 SF on Tuesdays Recommended Shared Space Shared Community / Classroom Space: Arts & Crafts / Classrooms 3,130 SF Community Room Galleria Lobby 1,445 SF Community Room / Events Hall 6,262 SF Community Room Stage / Class 1,084 SF Catering Kitchen 1,325 SF Total Community / Class Space 13,246 SF (NOTE: By practice, these spaces will typically only be scheduled for adult functions during Senior Center hours…with Senior Center programming taking priority) Lower Level Recommended Shared Space Shared Exercise / Fitness Space: Elevated Jog / Walk Track 5,298 SF Weight / Fitness 8,188 SF Aerobics / Dance Studio (wood floor) 2,107 SF Group Fitness Classroom (sports floor) 1,686 SF Personal Fitness Studios 1,240 SF Total Exercise / Fitness Space 18,519 SF Upper Level Lower Level Total Dedicated & Shared Space Community Recreation Center Size 102,100 SF Dedicated Senior Adult Space 4,454 SF Shared Community / Classroom Space 13,246 SF Shared Exercise / Fitness Space 18,519 SF Shared Gymnasium 22,499 SF Shared Aquatics Space 14,571 SF Available Dedicated & Shared Space 73,289 SF (72% of facility) Lower Level Upper Level Parking & Building Access Summary Dedicated Senior Adult Space Dedicated Space for Tuesday Lunch Community Rooms / Events Hall Catering Kitchen Shared Community Rooms / Classroom Space Priority Given to Senior Activities during Senior Center Hours Only Activities for Adults Scheduled during Senior Center Hours Shared Exercise / Fitness Space Shared Gymnasium Space Shared Aquatics Space QUESTIONS?