Board approves 25% Milner Center discount for county and school employees; staff reports rising participation

The McMinnville Board approved Resolution 2026-12, authorizing a 25% discounted annual membership at the Milner Center and Gillie Pool for county government employees and the local board of education. The discount applies to annual memberships only, and staff said verification would be a one‑time process to minimize front‑desk workload.

Milner Center leadership presented metrics to the board during the departmental report. Among the figures cited: facility usage is up about 14% compared with the prior reference period; group fitness participation has increased and the center now offers roughly 30 classes per week; youth sports participation includes approximately 2,278 kids in leagues. The director said the initiative aligns with employee wellness goals and could expand regional partnerships.

Board members voted to approve the discount resolution. Staff estimated potential exposure to county and school employees in the range of hundreds to roughly 1,500 employees when counting full‑time and part‑time personnel, and said the discount would cover employees and their families for annual passes.

What happens next: Milner Center staff will implement the verification process for eligible government employees and report on membership uptake and revenue implications in future departmental reports.