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2007 Annual Report PARC Committee of the South Bend Common Council Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment Date: December 12, 2007 To: The South Bend Common Council The Office of the City Clerk From: 4th District Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson PARC Committee The members of the Committee in 2007 are Derek Dieter, vice-chair, Ervin Kuspa, Al "Buddy" Kirsits, and citizen members Mark Tulchinsky and Ralph Lamkin. The Parc Committee met 4 times during the year. We investigated the problems with certification at the Potawatami Zoo and brought the problem to the attention of the public. The mayor found $1.4 million dollars to address some serious conditions at the zoo. The Parc Committee is in the process of working with Ralph Lamkin to bring sculpture pieces outdoors for the enjoyment of our citizens. He is developing a program which would designate appropriate places for the sculpture and develop a rotating schedule for the local art. The Committee and the Council are working with the Botanical Society of South Bend to bring the Conservatory and Greenhouses at Potawatami Park back to their former healthy and beautiful state. A large improvement has already been accomplished. The Kroc Center will be located in the Alonzo Watson Park on the City's near west side. The Council will be asked to give land in the park to the Salvation Army to house the facility as soon as the matching funds are raised. The Committee has been keeping up on the progress of this effort and the plans for the Center. In spite of having only 4 meetings this year, the Committee has been very busy this year. Since all these projects are ongoing, I expect that this exciting activity will continue in 2008. Re tfully s miffed, zello, cha Parc Committee Filed I~ Ct~~1~'S ~l$ice DEC 1 2 ~') J7 ~o~r, e~oc~cE cmr c~.~~r, sc. a~t~n, iH _