09-08-03 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO COUNCILMEMBER KUSPA Upon a motion made by Councilmember Coleman, seconded by Councilmember Kelly and carried, members of the Council wished Councilmember Kuspa a Happy Birthday. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS FROM MR. JOHN SWANSON REGARDING CITY PARKS Mr. John Swanson, 1321 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, addressed Councilmember Coleman noting that the Park Department has been having meetings regarding the future plans of the parks. Mr. Swanson stated that this is the time for citizens to galvanize and get the plan off the ground about a basketball court. He stated that the town needs a basketball center. He noted that kids are segregated and when they meet in clubs, the ball park or high schools they hate each other for no reason. If there was a City wide state of the art community center that was open twenty -four (24) hours a day, not for a specific side of town, concentrating on basketball, it would do the City good for the future of the City. He stated that he will remind the Council again about this issue. Councilmember Coleman announced the following district meetings for the Park Master Plan: Thursday September 11th O'Brien Monday September 15th Pinhook Pavilion Tuesday September 16th Potawatomi Zoo Education Room Councilmember Coleman stated that it has been estimated that the City is forty (40) basketball courts short. The Parks Committee of the Council has a consideration for major capital improvements for additional courts and there is ongoing discussion about that as well. He stated that he is also pleased to report that the River City Basketball Program thrives at the Charles Black Center and there are many youth taking advantage of that program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President White adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: ATTEST ::