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<br />Mr. DeRosa and Mr. Chet Gamble of CTG & Associates requested that they be allowed <br />to solicit bids for the Potatwatomi Zoo Improvements project. Mr. Gamble explained that <br />there will be an initial bidding with possibly subsequent biddings to include areas that may <br />be discovered in the process of the renovations. It is hoped to minimize this. <br />Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve their request to proceed with the bidding <br />process. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed. <br />5 <br />. (cont’d) Opening of King Center Playground Equipment Quotes- Mike Dyszkiewicz <br />Mr. Dyszkiewicz and Mr. Greg Kil of Kil Architecture and Planning, requested that the <br />base quote be awarded to Sinclair Recreation and, in addition, an alternate quote to <br />provide and install mulch and edging in the playground area for an additional $13,000. <br />The total award would be for $72,000. <br />Dr. Kelly made a motion to award the base bid of $59,000and alternate of edging and <br />mulch for $13,000 to Sinclair Recreation for a total of $72,000. Mr. Goodrich seconded <br />the motion and it was passed. <br /> <br /> <br />VI.Approval of Minutes <br /> <br />Mr. Mullins made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on <br /> <br />March 17, 2008 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Dr. Kelly and approved. <br /> <br /> <br />VII.Approval of Maintenance Vouchers <br /> <br />A motion was made by Dr. Kelly to approve maintenance vouchers for March 2008 <br />totaling $1,020,041.95. It was seconded by Mr. Goodrich. There being no further <br />discussion, the motion was passed. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII.Business of the Director <br /> <br />1 <br />. Director St. Clair reported that the two appraisals for the cell tower have been received <br />and he hoped to have something for the next meeting. <br />2 <br />. A press conference will be held at the Greenhouse tomorrow by the Mayor concerning the <br />US Conference of Mayor’s Planet Protection Agreement. <br />3 <br />. In addition, they will discuss the Notre Dame computer heating project at the Greenhouse. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />IX.Comments by the Development Director <br /> <br /> <br />1. <br />Mr. Payton reported that he met with the Executive Director of the Metronet to explore <br />the impact down the road. <br /> <br />2. <br />The Activity Guide is going out at the end of the month. A meeting was held with South <br />Bend Schools personnel to coordinate its distribution. <br /> <br />3. <br />A web/internet promotions team has been formed to stay on top of the website. <br /> <br />4. <br />There are some marketing opportunities being explored on the WNDU website, Michiana <br />Guide. <br /> <br /> - - 4 - - <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />