04-21-08 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

2 . Requests for Use of Parks- Ms. Harriman requested the Board approve the following requests: a. Cures Not Wars- Seitz Park- May 3, 2008 b. Juvenile Diabetes Walk- Potawatomi Park- September 21, 2008 c. Clay Church Picnic/Youth Outreach- LaSalle Park- July 12, 2008 d. First United Methodist Church Services- Leeper Park- May 25-August 23, 2008 She stated that all were returning events and all are aware of the insurance requirements. She recommended approval of all requests. Mr. Mullins made the motion to approve the above requests and it was seconded by Dr. Kelly. The motion was approved. 3. Stadium Use, Management and Operations Agreement By and Between South Bend Professional Baseball, LLC and the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park Mr. Joseph Kernan, President of South Bend Professional Baseball, Inc., requested that the Board approve the Management and Operations Agreement for the 2008 season. It is identical to 2006 and 2007 seasons, except the levels at which attendance incentives begin are lower, and the team is to spend $200,000 over the 07-08 seasons on capital upgrades to the stadium and concessions areas. The base lease amount remains at $75,000 per year. He thanked Director St. Clair and Ms Harriman for their cooperation and help with the stadium. Attendance is up over last year. Dr. Kelly made a motion to approve the Stadium Use, Management and Operations Agreement for the 2008 season. Mr. Goodrich seconded the motion and it was passed. 4. Request to Change Fees for Yoga Class- Matt Bellina Mr. Bellina, Fitness Supervisor, requested the Board approve his request to change the fees charged for Yoga classes. The Fitness Center member fee would be $5 and nonmembers would be $8. Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve the request to change the yoga fees. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed. 5. Opening of King Center Playground Equipment Quotes- Mike Dyszkiewicz Mr. Dyszkiewicz presented four quotes that were solicited for the playground structure at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. They were opened, inspected by Mr. Bodnar, and read aloud. They were as follows (base bid): a.Nutoys- $78,923 b.Sinclair Recreation- $59,000 c.Kinetic Recreation Design- $65,870 d.Play World- $71,500 Mr. Dyszkiewicz requested that he be allowed to inspect the details of the quotes and return later in the meeting with his recommendation. Mr. Goodrich made a motion to that effect and Dr. Kelly seconded it. The motion was passed. 6. Request to Solicit Bids for Potawatomi Zoo Improvements- Terry DeRosa - - 3 - -