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Personnel and Finance Committee February 12,2001 Page 2 would be secured. Dr. Varner inquired whether there would be additional LRS funding from the state. Mayor Luecke stated that it does not look good for additional funding. He also inquired whether safety equipment would be required as well as other regulations. Mr. St. Clair stated that there would be rules and he would hope that the park would bring credibility to the sport. All of the parks listed on the handout are lighted until 9 or 10 p.m. Council Member Kelly inquired about pot hole repair. Mayor Luecke stated that the Street Department has used twice as much material than used by this point last year. Council Member Aranowski noted that the cold mix patch is in a separate material item which was confirmed by Mr. Hensley. Council Member Ujdak voiced concern about the proposed skateboard park. He is not opposed to it, however has not seen the need for it especially when the City has increasing paving needs, and especially the growing capital needs for the Fire and Police Departments. He stated that he has staffing concerns which will require additional monies. He inquired about any charge to use the facility since liability insurance alone will cost at least $ 10,000.00. Council Member Ujdak concluded that he does not see the skateboard park as a priority and that there are other public safety needs warranting attention. He stated that he would be making a motion to delete this specific project from the capital budget this evening. Council President Pfeifer inquired as to what criteria were used to select Human Rights as the one office to be re-located. Mayor Luecke stated that it is the right size, many individuals are intimidated to come into the County-City Building and that it may be the best free-standing operation. Following further discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 8-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Mayor Luecke then provided additional information about the landfill issue which was discussed at the last State Senators/ Representatives Luncheon Meeting with the Council. Mayor Luecke noted that the Michigan site uses a double liner, is bonded and pays between $ 11 to $ 19 to its employees. Berrien County costs $ 17 per ton whereas Prairie View costs $ 30 per ton plus additional state and county fees of an additional 5%. Council Member Coleman noted that two of the three landfill bills downstate are set for public hearing on February 14th. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member James Aranowski, Chairperson Personnel and Finance Committee • KCF:kmf Attachments