HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-08 PARC CommitteePARC COMMITTEE
The September 8, 2008 meeting of the PARC Committee of the South Bend Common Council
was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ann Puzzello at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Committee Members present, Derek D. Dieter, Vice-Chairperson, Oliver Davis, Member, Martha
Lewis, Citizen Member.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Karen White, Aladean DeRose, Tim Rouse,
Tom LaFountain, David Varner, Mayor Luecke, Gary Gilot, Tom Price, Marty Wolfson, Rita
Kopala
Chairperson Puzzello stated that an update on the progress at the Greenhouse & Conservatory
will be given by Martha Lewis who serves as both Citizen Member on the PARC Committee and
Treasurer of the Botanical Society along with Terry DeRosa, Director, Potowatomi Zoo, who has
formed a working relationship with the Botanical Society and who has the responsibility to
oversee the facilities. Mr. DeRosa advised that bids have been requested to replace some the
straight glass in the greenhouses. He stated that they're working with Adams High School
students on a project to study carbohydrates that are given off by plants, and that the second
phase of the greenhouse heating project with the University of Notre Dame will start soon. He
noted that the music events at the greenhouses "have proven to be the most well attended of any
of the events that they have been doing. He stated that the events have been monthly and
feature different bands. He stated that the American Indian drummers and dancers are
scheduled for September 26, 2008, and ajazz/classical event in October is being considered.
Mr. DeRosa stated that the zoo is working with the Madison Center, Logan Center and Adult
Work Services to bring in more greenhouse volunteers. He said city grower Bob Monroe has
been doing an educational program in schools on plants and recycling.
There being no further business to come before the committee, Chairperson Ann Puzzello,
adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submit d,
n zello, Chairper
PARC