"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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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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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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