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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-95 Parks & Recreation COMM Met Ztport: Parks and Recreation Committee "e0 tbit Comm0n QCo tiuU of t1jt City of iout1j Veit: The June 12, 1995 Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:45 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Slavinskas, Washington, Duda, and Ladewski;; Phil St. Claire, Ron O'Connor, Citizen Member Bill Battest,John Martinez,Larry Magliozzi, Members of the News Media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. It was noted that resolution No. 95-39 would be continued to the meeting of June 26, 1995. Council Member Coleman at the request of Phil St. Claire then delaied hearing Bill No.29-95 until Mr.Martinez was in attendance. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 31-95 which would appropriate $240,000.00 from the Park Maintenance Fund. Mr. Ron O'Connor made the presentation. He noted that the grant match from the Federal Funds administered by the state of Indiana is $640,000.00. He noted that the local fund match would be $160,000.00 with design fees being an additional $ 80,000.00. This appropriation would be used to extend the Northside Blvd. walkway/bikeway one additional mile. Mr. Phil St.Claire noted that the one mile extension would be from the boat launching area at Memorial Park.He noted that it would be ADA accessible and would be lighted. Council Member Steve Luecke stated that this is a great project and the he would hope that the Park Board would also look at first district river banks and access areas especially along Riverside Drive. Council Member Ann Puzzello spoke in favor of the Bill and how the river walkway accents the St. Joseph River. Council Member Coleman also stated that this project is a real asset to the City. Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly, that Bill No. 31-95 be recommended favorably to council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 29-95 which would appropriate monies to be used for capitol projects for Potawatomi Zoo. Mr. Martinez made the presentation. He noted that the specific activities would be used for the construction of a Greenhouse at the zoo and are funded by the Dorthy Shanafelt Douglas Trust Fund.He reviewed the specific projects listed in the Bill. Council Member Kelly recommend that the Council be advised as to who Dorothy Shanafelt Douglas actually was so that she or her memory could have proper recognition. Committee Report Parks and Recreation June 12, 1995 Page 2 In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman it was noted by Mr. St.Claire that the white tigers and alligators soon would be coming and additional penguins would be coming also. He also noted that 66 classes in 23 schools raised pennies for penguins totaling over$6,000.00. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Luecke, that Bill No. 29-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Coleman also noted that with regard to Resolution No. 95-39 that the Legal Department and Baker Daniels is currently working out language with the school corporation which would take effect effective July 1, 1995. This Resolution would be heard at the next Common Council meeting. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Sean Coleman,Chairperson Parks and Recreation Committee Attachments