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t n <br /> Parks and Recreation Committee <br /> March 5, 2001 <br /> Page 3 <br /> many neighborhood parks in each of the Districts. He sees the greater issue as one of a matter of <br /> priorities with regard to the best usage of this money. Council Member King concluded his <br /> remarks by suggesting that a series of meetings be held, noting that he especially liked the <br /> approach which the City of Valpariso took with regard to a 50/50 partnership with the community <br /> and building the facility. <br /> Mayor Luecke suggested that March 26th would be the preferable date. He further noted that the <br /> city would need to map out a course of action. <br /> Council Member Coleman stated that technically the funds have already been earmarked and that <br /> the city could go forward with the bidding process, however the members of the Council would <br /> need to be persuaded. He then opened the meeting up for comments from the public. <br /> Mr. Jim Frick of the South Gateway Association spoke in favor of the proposal. <br /> Liz McKinley a Park Department health and fitness coordinator spoke in favor of the facility noting <br /> that it would make O'Brien a multi-family facility. <br /> Daniel P. Naua of Granger stated that he owns a business on the westside which has skating <br /> equipment. He said the biggest issue is the proposed fee which he said he opposes. He said the <br /> park should be free and then people will come. <br /> Jeff Kelly stated that he owns skateboard equipment shop on Mishawaka Avenue. He said the <br /> city's park would draw from a large area. <br /> Phil Maternowski spoke in favor of the park, noting that he knows many skaters that pay$ 15 to <br /> $20 to skate in Mundleline. <br /> Bob Wilson stated that he too owns a indoor skate shop and had an indoor park for two (2) years. <br /> He questioned why the city would have to partner with anyone. <br /> Council Member Coleman thanked everyone for coming to the Committee meeting. Mayor Luecke <br /> also thanked everyone for coming. <br /> There being no further business, Council Member Coleman adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Sean Coleman, Chairperson <br /> Parks and Recreation Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br />