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PARC COMMITTEE MARCH 7, 2012 Committee Members Present: Gavin Ferlic, Valerie Schey, Tim Scott Citizen Members: Beth Ferlic, John Mazurkiewicz Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter Others Present: Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Kevin Allen Agenda: Organization Meeting; Miscellaneous Gavin Ferlic, Committee Chairperson, opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and introduced his newly appointed citizen members. Beth Ferlic and John Mazurkiewicz. He went on to highlight a few ideas he felt would be good for the PARC Committee to explore. He also made a point of welcoming any new ideas or observations adding his style was to form topic groups to do initial investigatory work before bringing it back for further consideration. Gavin's initial topics included the possibility of a dog park and a running park, neither of which currently exist in South Bend. He also said he was meeting with Rotary to discuss their consideration of a major investment in Howard Park. Valerie Schey, recognizing the College Football Hall of Fame was under the committee purview said she would be an advocate for reuse of the building as a tax paying entity. Beth Ferlic asked about Hall of Fame timelines which prompted the feeling that a status update was needed from the Mayor's Office. Suggestions for alternate re -uses included an indoor water park from Valerie, the possibility of gambling from Gavin and Derek. John Mazurkiewicz said the City should emphasize use of the river and should promote use of the "Cove" including high school sports now that it has an artificial turf. Beth Ferlic liked the "dog park" idea citing their popularity in Seattle. She also suggested better promotion of cultural events through the creation of a central hub or website. Gavin suggested partnering with ND, IUSB, and others to coordinate and promote the posting and exchange of information.