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Personnel&Finance Committee September 2, 1998 Page 3 ,Studebaker Museum Continued:. Mr. Radecki noted that the monthly meetings with the other museum heads and the persons from the Football Hall of Fame where issues and funding sources are discussed have proven helpful. He also noted that the new building design is moving along with the assistance of Lew Powell. It was also noted that the loan payment of$ 18,000 will continue for the next five(5)years. Park & Recreation Department Fund # 201 1998: $ 8.271.244 1999: $ 8.624.835 4.3 % Increase The following members of the Park and Recreation Department then joined the Committee meeting: Phil St. Clair, Superintendent; Betsy Harriman, Administrative Director; Matthew Moyers, Moyers Concessions Manager; Bill Carleton, Fiscal Officer; Chad Kilmer, Director of Golf; Mike Dyszkiewicz, Maintenance Superintendent; Susan O'Connor,Director of Recreation;and the new Director of the Potawatomi Zoo. Mr. St. Clair noted that the Park and Recreation Department is divided into six (6) Divisions and each budget will be presented separately. Park Administration Fund#201-1100 1998: $788.382 1999: $734,228: Betsy Harriman and Bill Carelton made the presentation. It was noted that a Computer Coordinator for $ 24,700 plus benefits is proposed. The Council Attorney brought up on behalf of Councilmember Kelly the Park Ranger situation and enforcement. Councilmember Aranowski also voiced concern in this office. They noted that this topic was raised with Chief Gunn and asked the two (2) departments to consult one another and report back to the Council. Signage in the parks was also discussed. Dr. Varner suggested that if there is not enough parking provided at Belleville that tickets not be issued. At this point in the meeting,Council Member Broden joined the meeting. Park Maintenance Fund#201-1101 1998: $3.679.866 1999: $3,800.318:. Mike Dyszkiewicz made the presentation. With the addition of O'Brien Center there will be additional maintenance expenses and utility expenses. In response to a question to Councilmember Aranowski it was noted that the tree trimming equipment is not in yet. He thanked all the workers for all of their efforts during the recent storms. In response to a question raised by Council Member Broden it was noted that the tree trimming crew would be a 3-member crew. He also thanked the workers for their efforts during the clean-up after the storms. Mr. St. Clair stated that the tree trimming equipment is expected in January or February. The Council Attorney suggested that once the high- rangers are in that a letter be sent to former Councilmember Walter Syzmkowiak who long advocated for such a program while he was on the Common Council. At this point in the meeting, Council Member Kelly joined the meeting.