A representative of the Troy Rec thanked the city for its continued support during an update on the downtown venue during City Council’s Nov. 7 meeting.

Kelly Snyder told council the Rec is celebrating its 75^th anniversary this year and houses a variety of activities such as a daycare, indoor soccer, a homework helper program and the Rec program for students in grades six through 12. An average 65 to 80 students come to the facility each afternoon, she said.

The biggest request heard from youth is for more dances, Snyder said.

The facility also is rented for a number of activities.

The Rec receives its funding from several sources