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Parks and Recreation Committee March 28, 1994 Page 2 Council member Slavinskas noted that he prefers gasoline type golf carts. It was noted that the electrical golf carts usually can do 54 holes where as the gasoline driven golf carts need to have a engine over haul every 2 to 3 years. The life expectancy of the electric golf carts is expected to be 4 to 5 years. Council Member Slavinskas noted that there should be increased revenue with the relocation of the pro shop which should off set any decrease in rental of the facility. In response to a question raised by Council member Coleman it was noted that there are no plans for paving lots improvements all though they are necessary. Council member Ladewski requested an update with regard to sponsor for each hole with regard to advertising. It was noted that the City is currently advertising for the T- markers and score cards. Mr. St. Claire;.introduced Mr. Mike Garbacz the director of golf and Mr. Randy Nowacki at that time. Council member Slavinskas welcomed Mr. Garbacz to his new position. He commended him for his Junior Tour activities. Following further discussion, Council member Slavinskas made a motion, seconded by Council member Coleman, that Bill No. 25-94 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed. Council member Washington noted that the next item to be reviewed by the Committee was Bill No 26-94 which would appropriate $11, 450 within the Zoo Endowment Fund. Mr. St. Claire made the presentation in the absence of Mr. Johnny Martinez . He noted that there would be a construction of a maintenance storage facility and a renovation of the Swan Lake Islands. The source of the funds is the Dorothy Shanafelt Douglas Trust Fund which is currently in its third year of a ten year trust period. Following further discussion, Council member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council member Kelly, that Bill No. 26- 94 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 27-94 which would appropriate $220, 980. 06 from the non reverting revenue categories within the park maintenance fund. Mr. St. Claire made the presentation.