City recreation staff presented a summary of the basketball season survey on April 2, reporting 11 coach responses and 26 parent responses and identifying consistent refereeing, practice space and game length as the most frequent concerns.

Recreation staff member Jaylen French summarized the results: "We had 11 responses from coaches and 26 responses from parents," and said parents rated the overall experience around 3.69 out of 5 for basketball while coaches rated coach experience and communication higher (coaches' experience 4.45 out of 5; communication 4.36).

Survey respondents repeatedly asked for more consistent refereeing. Several coaches and parents said they observed week-to-week variability in calls, and some suggested pre-season ref guidance or a short referee training session. Recreation staff said they will "sit down with the high school and the professional refs...and kind of talk about expectations and philosophy of the game and how they should be called." The commission supported that step.

Parents and coaches also asked for more practice opportunities. Staff noted the city rents the gym and typically does not have additional court time available; volunteers sometimes provide ad hoc practices. Commissioners and coaches suggested at least one dedicated practice session per team or adding one week to the season to allow a practice-only session so coaches can teach fundamentals.

Coaches and parents raised logistical suggestions that staff said they will explore: adding a portable digital clock to the old gym, adjusting picture times (some said 7 a.m. is too early), staggering picture days and coordinating game lengths to better match available facilities. Commissioner Hogan proposed the digital clock as a "quick win." Another coach recommended pre-season referee orientation so refs understand expectations and can be more consistent.

Staff told the commission it will investigate the cost and logistics of a digital clock, coordinate referee guidance with the high school and explore options for one practice session per team; staff said any changes that require facility or schedule adjustments will be returned to the commission for approval.