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The May 28, 2002 meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Entertainment Committee
was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Sean Coleman at 4:45 pm in the Council
Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Ujdak, Varner, Coleman, Kelly, Kirsits, White
and King; Max Ujdak, Mikki Dobski Shidler, Larry Magliozzi, Jeff Myers, Building
Commissioner Don Fozo, Cathy Bruckner, Terry Bland of the §i5OUth e1C Zribune, and
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Coleman noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 02-44
which would celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sister City Agreement between South Bend and
Czestochwa, Poland.
Mikki Dobski Shidler made the presentation.Ms. Shidler noted that in addition to the 10th
anniversary of the Sister City relationship, Czestochwa was also celebrating its 10th Jubilee as
"Days of Celebration". They have invited the City of South Bend to send a delegation. Ms.
Shidler noted that Mayor Steve has never been to Czestochwa and that the City of South Bend
hopes to send a delegation for the August 25th through August 30, 2002 celebration. Ms. Shidler
noted that she filed a list summarizing some of the activities between the two(2)cities with the City
Clerk's Office which focused primarily on the cultural arts, travel opportunities and music. She
added that the City of South Bend could be more proactive in the future. Ms. Shidler stated that
her Rotary Club has expressed an interest to help out financially if necessary.
Following discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak
that Bill No.02-44 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Under unfinished business, Council Member Coleman stated that Clarence Wright, Zoo Director
would like to preview the Master Plan at a Committee meeting which would be held at the Zoo on
June 10th as the last Committee meeting of the day.
Council President Kelly stated that Jason Jacobs made a presentation at Kiawanis and even brought
a large snake and cockroaches.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Coleman
adjourned the meeting at 4:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Sean Coleman, Chairperson
Parks, Recreation,Cultural Arts and Entertainment Committee
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