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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />worship services and community concerts. A regulation college size gymnasium floor <br />along with two courts will be outfitted with 6 ceiling-mounted basketball hoops. The <br />multipurpose gym can also accommodate volleyball, floor hockey and other recreational <br />activities. The aquatic center will be equipped with a water slide, lazy river, and leisure <br />swimming area; this relaxed swimming area is perfect for all ages. Water exercise, <br />physical therapy, swimming lessons, recreation and sports programs will be conducted in <br />four areas: a three lane short competition lap pool, waterslide area, lazy river/current <br />channel, and a 14 person Whirlpool. The 5,800 foot fitness area is tailored to meet the <br />community’s needs. Programs such as cycling, core training and weight lifting will be <br />accommodated. The Fitness Area will also include an additional Dance and Aerobic <br />Area featuring group exercise classes like Pilates, Zumba and Yoga. The Youth Activity <br />Center will have space for pool tables, foosball, table tennis, computer and console <br />games, café and video monitors will provide for after school play time. This area also <br />supports small gatherings, informal meetings and special performances. The outdoor <br />recreation field will be suitable for soccer, football, lacrosse and many other field <br />activities. In the summer the outdoor areas will serve as individual instruction and <br />summer camp activity areas. Mr. Phipps further advised that the Kroc Center is open to <br />members and the general public and will serve residents of all of St. Joseph County and <br />the surrounding areas with a variety of quality of programs for individuals of all ages. <br />Programming at the Kroc Center will be designed to meet the physical, mental, <br />emotional, and spiritual needs of children and adults from newborns to seniors. Although <br />segmented into five categories, programming is designed to be holistic, creating <br />numerous points of entry towards personal growth opportunities. Leadership training and <br />charter education are key factors. He stated that $52.5 million funded by The Salvation <br />Army from the estate of Joan Kroc, whose gift was restricted for the purpose of the <br />construction ($30 million capital) and operation ($22.5 million endowment) of the Kroc <br />Center, and $10 million dollars in private, restricted gifts from individuals, organizations, <br />foundation, businesses and state and local government. To date, approximately $9 <br />million dollars has been raised; the balance must be raised or pledged by the conclusion <br />of construction. <br /> <br />This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents <br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dieter asked if there were any ground contamination on the parcel north <br />of Western Avenue. <br /> <br />Mr. Phipps stated that the levels were within the range. <br /> <br />Councilmember Henry Davis asked why a PUD was necessary. <br /> <br />Mr. Phipps stated that with a PUD there is more flexibility for the developer in the <br />planning stages, but once the PUD is submitted the developer must stay within the PUD <br />guidelines. <br /> <br />Thee being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in <br />opposition to this bill, Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable <br />recommendation to full Council concerning this substitute bill. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 5 <br /> <br />