Dan Rodgerson received the
honors given to the Uintah Recreation
Special Service District
for outstanding government
involvement. The district will
open a brand new recreational
center on Main Street and 500
South this month that will encompass
a total of 80 acres that
will make Uintah County a hub
for recreation, leisure activities
and athletic events
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Uintah Community Center opens to the Public - Dan Rodgerson
Uintah Recreation District Executive Director Dan Rodgerson shows the on-site child care facility to guests at the open house Friday. The child care room is available to parents while they are using the recreation center.
The second level of the community center includes exercise equipment and wide screen televisions.
An indoor track also serves as the pathway between the second-story activities.
A group of kids tries out the gymnasium at the Uintah Community Center. A unique featureof the
gym is that it can be configured for several Junior Jazz courts or two-full size basketball courts.
The gym can also support an arangement of volleyball courts.
It can be split with a divider or opened into a larger room.
The community center opened Monday for public use. People of
all ages from all over the area showed up on opening day to use
the facility.
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The second level of the community center includes exercise equipment and wide screen televisions.
An indoor track also serves as the pathway between the second-story activities.
A group of kids tries out the gymnasium at the Uintah Community Center. A unique featureof the
gym is that it can be configured for several Junior Jazz courts or two-full size basketball courts.
The gym can also support an arangement of volleyball courts.
It can be split with a divider or opened into a larger room.
The community center opened Monday for public use. People of
all ages from all over the area showed up on opening day to use
the facility.
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Uintah Recreation District Hires Cathey - Dan Rodgerson
Neil Cathey has been named
parks superintendent for the
Uintah Recreation District
following a nationwide search.
Cathey, who hails from
Tennessee , has worked
extensively in the parks industry
in his home state and in Florida for
the past 10 years. He is a graduate
of the University of Tennessee
and Penn State University and
a member of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association
of America and Tennessee
Turfgrass Association.
Neil says he and his family
have always had a dream of living
out west and that he has fulfilled
that dream with this job. He
says he came out to Vernal and
fell in love with the community,
scenery, and the small town
atmosphere.
“We are excited to have
someone with the education
and experience that Neil has
brought to the district,” says Dan
Rodgerson, executive director.
“Now that the Community
Center is complete, we expect
Neil to assist us with making the
rest of our parks as impressive
as the center.”
The Uintah Recreation District
is a special service district formed
to provide recreation to the
people of Vernal and surrounding
area.
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parks superintendent for the
Uintah Recreation District
following a nationwide search.
Cathey, who hails from
Tennessee , has worked
extensively in the parks industry
in his home state and in Florida for
the past 10 years. He is a graduate
of the University of Tennessee
and Penn State University and
a member of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association
of America and Tennessee
Turfgrass Association.
Neil says he and his family
have always had a dream of living
out west and that he has fulfilled
that dream with this job. He
says he came out to Vernal and
fell in love with the community,
scenery, and the small town
atmosphere.
“We are excited to have
someone with the education
and experience that Neil has
brought to the district,” says Dan
Rodgerson, executive director.
“Now that the Community
Center is complete, we expect
Neil to assist us with making the
rest of our parks as impressive
as the center.”
The Uintah Recreation District
is a special service district formed
to provide recreation to the
people of Vernal and surrounding
area.
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New Community Center Staffing - Dan Rodgerson
The district plans to advertise
for these positions in coordination
with the estimated construction
completion deadline. In
addition, the district will hire
approximately 75 to 100 additional
staff for positions such
as lifeguards, swim instructors,
cashiers, fitness instructors,
janitors, child care attendants
and climbing wall attendants.
“We anticipate the same
challenge as everyone else in
the community in regards to
fi nding quality staff, but feel the
center will be a fun environment
to work. A particular challenge
will be finding lifeguards, since
the new aquatics area is more
than twice the size of our current
pool,” said Dan Rodgerson.
For additional information
regarding the center contact the
recreation district at 781-0982.
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for these positions in coordination
with the estimated construction
completion deadline. In
addition, the district will hire
approximately 75 to 100 additional
staff for positions such
as lifeguards, swim instructors,
cashiers, fitness instructors,
janitors, child care attendants
and climbing wall attendants.
“We anticipate the same
challenge as everyone else in
the community in regards to
fi nding quality staff, but feel the
center will be a fun environment
to work. A particular challenge
will be finding lifeguards, since
the new aquatics area is more
than twice the size of our current
pool,” said Dan Rodgerson.
For additional information
regarding the center contact the
recreation district at 781-0982.
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Recreation Center Community Support - Dan Rodgerson
Civic leaders in Vernal and Uintah County have been planning a recreational indoor complex
for more than 10 years. With the help of Edwards and Daniels areas such as fitness, child care,
birthday parties, climbing wall and other activities.
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for more than 10 years. With the help of Edwards and Daniels areas such as fitness, child care,
birthday parties, climbing wall and other activities.
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Uintah Recreation center work continues Despite Weather - Dan Rodgerson
The construction of the new Uintah Community Center at 500 South Vernal Ave. is moving
forward. Frigid temperatures along with the excessive snowfall have slowed the process.
“We are pushing as hard as we can but the weather has not cooperated,” said Doug Miller, the project superintendent from Layton Construction.
“Many of the milestones have been met including the completion of the parking lots, two pools
and the basketball gym – and the stonework on the front of the building is taking shape,” said Dan Rodgerson, executive director of the Uintah Recreation Special Service District. “With all
the designs approved and ready to go, the next large install will be the climbing wall and to enclose the building.”
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forward. Frigid temperatures along with the excessive snowfall have slowed the process.
“We are pushing as hard as we can but the weather has not cooperated,” said Doug Miller, the project superintendent from Layton Construction.
“Many of the milestones have been met including the completion of the parking lots, two pools
and the basketball gym – and the stonework on the front of the building is taking shape,” said Dan Rodgerson, executive director of the Uintah Recreation Special Service District. “With all
the designs approved and ready to go, the next large install will be the climbing wall and to enclose the building.”
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Architectural Design of Community Center - Dan Rodgerson
The architectural design of the building is reminiscent of the red cliffs that overlook Red
Fleet Reservoir said Dan Rodgerson Execitive Director. The district according to
Rodgerson is happy with the architects and pleased with the progress. The architects,
Edwards & Daniels Architects, have selected stone for construction and decoration
that has been collected from, local quarries with design detail that reflect the Basin landscape.
Once completed, the Recreation Center will provide year-round recreational opportunities for
Vernal.
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Fleet Reservoir said Dan Rodgerson Execitive Director. The district according to
Rodgerson is happy with the architects and pleased with the progress. The architects,
Edwards & Daniels Architects, have selected stone for construction and decoration
that has been collected from, local quarries with design detail that reflect the Basin landscape.
Once completed, the Recreation Center will provide year-round recreational opportunities for
Vernal.
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Contractor Named in Uintah Recreation Project - Dan Rodgerson
"Layton Construction from the Wasatch Front is handling construction," Rodgerson
says. "They are experienced in building recreational facilities. They've built maybe three or so
others." Once finished, Vernal's Recreation Center will boast an indoor lap pool, a leisure pool
with slides and water toys, and a'25-foot climbing wall. "The climbing wall will be a central
architectural feature in the lobby of the Rec Center," says Dan Rodgerson. There will also be
a double gym that divides into four separate floors for multiple games at once, a running track,
various party rooms, aerobic and dance floors, exercise rooms, a childcare facility and a public
conference room. Dan Rodgerson noted that the "second floor area of the running track is called a 'cardio-balcony,' because of the equipment and track up there. The track runs around the perimeter of the building." Doug Miller, project superintendent, adds, "The track circuit is about 0.12 mile. I think you have to walk around it twelve times to cover a mile."
Eventually, the entirety of the 80 acre recreational parcel will be developed with softball diamonds, soccer fields and other outdoor sports areas. For now, the 5-acre footprint of the Recreation Center building is the focus of construction efforts.
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says. "They are experienced in building recreational facilities. They've built maybe three or so
others." Once finished, Vernal's Recreation Center will boast an indoor lap pool, a leisure pool
with slides and water toys, and a'25-foot climbing wall. "The climbing wall will be a central
architectural feature in the lobby of the Rec Center," says Dan Rodgerson. There will also be
a double gym that divides into four separate floors for multiple games at once, a running track,
various party rooms, aerobic and dance floors, exercise rooms, a childcare facility and a public
conference room. Dan Rodgerson noted that the "second floor area of the running track is called a 'cardio-balcony,' because of the equipment and track up there. The track runs around the perimeter of the building." Doug Miller, project superintendent, adds, "The track circuit is about 0.12 mile. I think you have to walk around it twelve times to cover a mile."
Eventually, the entirety of the 80 acre recreational parcel will be developed with softball diamonds, soccer fields and other outdoor sports areas. For now, the 5-acre footprint of the Recreation Center building is the focus of construction efforts.
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Uintah Recreation Center on time and on budget - Dan Rodgerson
Dan Rodgerson, executive directorof theUintahRecreation District, says, "The new 78,000-
square-foot Recreation Center is on schedule and on budget." He is standing before a busy
scene of construction workers, bricklayers, architects and engineers. Scheduled to open in February or March 2008, little has obstructed the pace of on-going construction at the Recreation Center on 500 South Vernal Avenue, in Vernal.
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square-foot Recreation Center is on schedule and on budget." He is standing before a busy
scene of construction workers, bricklayers, architects and engineers. Scheduled to open in February or March 2008, little has obstructed the pace of on-going construction at the Recreation Center on 500 South Vernal Avenue, in Vernal.
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Community Center Ammenities - Dan Rodgerson
Dan Rodgerson Said that the two gyms in the Center will be oversized to allow up
to 4 Jr. Basketball games. The indoor track will be located upstairs and will be partially open to allow views of the gyms, climbing features, and pool. The track will have the option of exiting via the stairs or a slide feature. If funds allow, there may be fitness equipment as well. Some of these features have been contested in the board meetings because local business owners, such as the Athletic Club, are concerned how they will affect their clientele.
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to 4 Jr. Basketball games. The indoor track will be located upstairs and will be partially open to allow views of the gyms, climbing features, and pool. The track will have the option of exiting via the stairs or a slide feature. If funds allow, there may be fitness equipment as well. Some of these features have been contested in the board meetings because local business owners, such as the Athletic Club, are concerned how they will affect their clientele.
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Community Center Aquatic Center - Dan Rodgerson
Dan Rodgerson Stated that the board just recently approved the additional expense of two diving boards in the 6 lane pool; the law requires a 15 ft diving well for these boards which will increase cost. The new pool will probably include timing equipment for the swim teams.
The leisure pool will include a play feature, current channel, two slides (a speed slide and a
curved slide), and a two lane warm lap area.
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The leisure pool will include a play feature, current channel, two slides (a speed slide and a
curved slide), and a two lane warm lap area.
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Community Center Funding - Dan Rodgerson
The funding is in part the savings of the Parks and Recreation Department, and part the $7 million, 30-year interest free grant from the Community Impact Board. This is not free money Rodgerson emphasized. The grant will be paid partially in the pledging of mineral lease funds for 15 years. Rodgerson explained that the escalation in these mineral lease funds has brought a lot of attention to probably the best funded Park and Recreation Department in the nation. He says he is aware that these funds will be diversified in the future. "We support every step of the way because we feel funds may be threatened if not diversified," Rodgerson said. "However we are very anxious to find out more details ." The details for the amenities of the Recreation Center
are still being finalized, including details of the rock climbing wall and a dinosaur climbing
feature.
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are still being finalized, including details of the rock climbing wall and a dinosaur climbing
feature.
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Recreation center to be done in one year - Dan Rodgerson
People probably don't want to hear this, but it's going to take a little over a year, Dan Rodgerson, Director of Parks and Recreation for Uintah County, said of the new recreation center. The approved floor plans for the Center include a 6-lane indoor pool, leisure pool, climbing wall, gyms, indoor track, party room, aerobic room, and child care. Rodgerson says that full funding is expected by the end of August and at that time they will take bids for contractors.
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Recreation District Hires new administrator - Dan Rodgerson
Dan Rodgerson has been named as the new business administrator for the Uintah Receation District. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Rodgerson brings years of experience to the
Recreation District. "Our Recreation District has seen significant change over the past several years and our board is looking to make some improvements in our parks and facilities," said Fran Harding, Uintah Recreation District Board chairman. "We are excited to have someone with his experience. We have been given the task of separating our operations from the county and becoming an independent district. Dan has direct experience in managing the operations of other Recreation Districts and departments similar in structure." Recently Rodgerson was the ceecutive director of a large recreation district in South Carolina serving a population of 400.000 people and a full-time staff of 55. He reported to a board appointed by the governor and managed operating and capital budgets in excess of $10 million. He has been involved in the constructions and management of a variety of recreational facilities including community centers, aquatic facilities, playgrounds, athletic fields and even beaches and ice arenas.
One of his recent accomplishments is the funding and construction of a new water park. He has specialized in alternative funding sources and maximizing funds through partnerships. Rodgerson was born in Connecticut and comes from a family of 6 boys and two foster
children with disabilities
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Recreation District. "Our Recreation District has seen significant change over the past several years and our board is looking to make some improvements in our parks and facilities," said Fran Harding, Uintah Recreation District Board chairman. "We are excited to have someone with his experience. We have been given the task of separating our operations from the county and becoming an independent district. Dan has direct experience in managing the operations of other Recreation Districts and departments similar in structure." Recently Rodgerson was the ceecutive director of a large recreation district in South Carolina serving a population of 400.000 people and a full-time staff of 55. He reported to a board appointed by the governor and managed operating and capital budgets in excess of $10 million. He has been involved in the constructions and management of a variety of recreational facilities including community centers, aquatic facilities, playgrounds, athletic fields and even beaches and ice arenas.
One of his recent accomplishments is the funding and construction of a new water park. He has specialized in alternative funding sources and maximizing funds through partnerships. Rodgerson was born in Connecticut and comes from a family of 6 boys and two foster
children with disabilities
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