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Pam, Arts,Recreation and Culture(PRRCI Committee <br /> The May 24,2004 meeting of the Parks,Arts,Recreation and Culture(PARC) <br /> Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:38 p.m. <br /> Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter,Pfeifer,Kelly,Puzzello, <br /> Varner,Kuspa, Coleman, White and Kirsits; City Clerk John Voorde, Park Superintendent Phil <br /> St. Clair,Chad Kilmer,Kenneth Fedder,Robert Henry,members of the South Bend Fire <br /> Department,Larry Magliozzi,Rita Kopola, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. <br /> Council Member Coleman thanked everyone for coming to the PARC Committee <br /> meeting which was called to receive an update on the city golf courses. <br /> Park Superintendent Phil St. Clair and licensed professional golf pro Chad Kilmer made <br /> the presentation. They noted that the city golf courses have been busy and that they have <br /> received favorable survey results on the golf courses. <br /> A one-page handout dated April 24,2004 was then reviewed setting forth information on <br /> the Studebaker Golf Course(copy attached). It was noted that the net loss in operations was <br /> reduced by$108,571 from 2002 to 2003. It was noted nationally that golf is flat as an industry <br /> and the 9-hole courses are in less demand. It was also noted that last year the season was <br /> shortened to April to October instead of March to November. Other factors affecting the bottom <br /> line include the overall state of the economy and consumer confidence. Through April,revenue <br /> is up$3,500 which represents an increase of 33%. <br /> In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello, it was noted that a round of <br /> golf at Studebaker is $7.00 with a junior round costing$3.50, with credit being given to Melanie <br /> for the increased participation. <br /> Dr. Varner stated that there is a very good program in place at Studebaker. He voiced <br /> concern however over the decrease in personnel at Studebaker. <br /> Chad Kilmer noted that the supervisor at Studebaker is now also doing maintenance and <br /> that chemicals are used for the greens and t's; whereas Erskine has four(4)full-time employees <br /> and five(5)part-time employees doing maintenance of the greens. <br /> In response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer, Chad Kilmer stated that the <br /> youth participating at Studebaker is broad-based--from Granger to the Westside. He noted that <br /> inner city-youth are participating since residents are given priority over non-residents. He <br /> offered to provide a copy of their survey data at a later date. <br /> Council Member Kirsits inquired about the condition of the fence and was advised that it <br /> has been addressed. <br /> Council Member Coleman stated that this is all encouraging news and he is pleased that <br /> the deficit of two years ago is being addressed. Studebaker appears to be on good footing. He <br />