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PARKS AND RECREATION
i0 the Common Council of t Jt City of South] ilatntf
The February 14, 1994 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called
to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Cleo Washington at 4:35 p.m.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Washington, Kelly,
Puzzello, Slavinskas, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; Joyce Bohler, William
Eagen, Don Porter, Robert Nagal, Betsy Harriman, and Kathleen Cekanski-
Farrand.
The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 8-94 which would appropriate
$100,000.00 from the Coveleski improvement fund. Betsy Heiramin made the
presentation. She noted that the appropriation would enable the City to make
various improvements and upgrades to Coveleski Stadium as further addressed in
the cover letter to the Bill.
Mr. Nussbaum noted that Phil St. Claire has a five (5) year master plan for
maintenance which ear marks$100,000.00 per year for overall maintenance of the
stadium. He noted that currently there is $370,000.00 in the fund. He stated that
this is the seventh season of operation and that it is a "premier facility in the
midwest ".
He noted that there will be less use of the stadium by Notre Dame in light of the
new stadium at the University. It is anticipated however that increase usage by
IUSB and high schools would be pursued. Currently there is no charge for high
school usage.
Notre Dame has paid $500.00 per game, however there is no current agreement
with IUSB.
In response to questions raised by Joyce Bohler, it was noted that 1 million dollar
payments are made on the bond issue, that 1993 revenues from the South Bend
White Sox's was $240,000.00, and that in 1993 revenue from other sources was
between $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. Additionally the Upper Deck provided
revenue of$16,000.00.
Following further discussion, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Kelly, that Bill No 8-94 be recommended favorably
to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 9-94 which would appropriate $5,345.00
from the East Bank Trail fund. Betsy Harriman made the presentation. She noted
that a wash out required immediate repair. It would require the retaining wall to be
rebuilt with rip-rap. Council President Puzzello questioned the source of this
funding and Ms. Harriman noted that she would check into that and report back to
the Council. She noted that the fund has approximately$6,000.00 currently.
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Following further discussion, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Coleman, that Bill No. 9-94 be recommended
favorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Cleo Washington
Chairperson,Parks and Recreation Committee
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