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PARC Committee <br />June 8, 2009 <br />Page 2 <br />• Upgrades to the Winter Bird holding facilities <br />• Showed pictures of Takins from the San Diego zoo; bison; lions <br />• Extended several boardwalks <br />• Added bathrooms <br />• Extended the island for the chimps <br />• New Butterfly Garden <br />• Upgraded concessions which have increased revenue <br />• Implemented new graphics <br />• Installed signs about species survival and "way-finding" <br />• Implemented GFI upgrades <br />• Initiated a wireless PA system <br />• Upgrades to the Hay Barn <br />• Upgrades for water conservation - by using sensors there should be a 50% reduction in <br />water usage <br />Mr. DeRosa noted that the zoo is now doing their own composting and between $20,000 to $30,000 <br />is projected to be saved. Compact will then be sold to local nurseries. <br />Mr. DeRosa listed each of the new exhibits which were introduced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. <br />Mr. DeRosa thanked the Council Members for the support. <br />Council Member Puzzello thanked Mr. DeRosa for his presentation, noting that in light of time <br />restrictions she is asking that questions be held for another time. She wished Mr. DeRosa and his <br />staff the very best next week with the ASA officials. <br />There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Puzzello <br />adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m. <br />Re gectfully s miffed, <br />Mem er zello, Chairperson <br />PARC Committee <br />