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Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> September 6, 2001 <br /> Page 7 <br /> Mayor Luecke stated that the City is attempting to develop a plan for the park and that they hope <br /> that people would respond it items raised for the development of the park. He stated that the City <br /> owes the Southeast Side a park and it will be a good, strong neighborhood park. <br /> Dr. Varner noted each of the budgets for the various Park Department Divisions should be <br /> reviewed and if anyone had questions that they could be raised at a future committee meeting. The <br /> division budgets include: <br /> Park Maintenance #201-1101 <br /> Golf Courses #201-1102 <br /> Recreation #201-1103 <br /> Potawatomi Zoo #201-1104 <br /> Concessions #201-1105 <br /> Recreation Nonreverting Operating Fund #203 <br /> Council Member Coleman suggested that each Council Member review these proposed budgets so <br /> that any concerns could be addressed prior to September 24th. <br /> Mr. St. Clair noted that Susan O'Connor is not present today since she is coordinating the <br /> Bellview Softball Tournament which begins this evening. <br /> Council President Pfeifer inquired about the tree trimming program. Mr. St. Clair stated that it is a <br /> city-wide program utilizing two (2) tree crews. There is a backlog of 5-7 years. Mayor Luecke <br /> noted that they are focusing on street lights first. The Council Attorney noted the program should <br /> also consider trimming by stop signs citing a location on Ewing Avenue. <br /> Council President Pfeifer suggested that information be included with the water bill notifying when <br /> the crew would be in certain areas. She also inquired about plantings in the downtown area. Mr. <br /> St. Clair noted that some of the trees are maintained by the city and others are maintained by <br /> businesses. This same process is used for flower plantings. <br /> Chad Kilmer noted in response to a question from Dr. Varner that golf rounds are down between <br /> 5-10% due to the weather,noting that July was the best month. <br /> Dr. Goodman noted that the zoo hospital is approximately 2-3 weeks behind schedule due to the <br /> weather. Concessions have also been down due to the weather. <br /> Dr. Varner thanked everyone for coming to the Committee meeting and then adjourned the meeting <br /> at 5:10 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member David Varner, Vice-Chairperson <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br />