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r <br /> Parks, Arts,Recreation and Culture(PARC)Committee <br /> The July 11, 2005 meeting of the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Committee was <br /> called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Derek D. Dieter at 4:20 p.m. in the Council <br /> Informal Meeting Room. <br /> Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Pfeifer, Puzzello, Kelly, Kuspa, White <br /> Kirsits and Rouse; Citizen Member Martha Lewis, Brad Poulan, Executive Director of the <br /> Department of Community and Economic Development Sharon Kendall, Dennis Andres, Mrs. <br /> Kopola, Bernie Feeney, Tim Hernly, Tedd Schaffer, City Clerk John Voorde and Kathleen <br /> Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. <br /> Council Member Dieter called for a presentation on Bill No. 41-05 which would appropriate <br /> $35,000 from the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund(Fund# 416). <br /> Dennis Andres,Executive Director of the Morris Performing Arts Center made the presentation. <br /> He noted that the fund was established for the purpose of renovating, remodeling and improving <br /> the Morris. Fund monies are generated by a ticket surcharge. The proposed expenditure is for <br /> service, repair and replacement of boiler components in the mechanical room of the Morris. He <br /> stated that a boiler was purchased five (5) years ago. They noticed water on the floor and <br /> determined that they did not receive all of the parts. Deputy Attorney Jeff Jankowski has been in <br /> contact with the manufacturer. <br /> No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the Bill. <br /> Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. <br /> 41-05 be recommended favorably to Council. <br /> Under miscellaneous business, Mr. Andres gave an update on the proposed Morris marquee. <br /> The cost is $3/4 million with no city dollars involved. The local and state historic groups are in <br /> support of the concept. He noted that there would be video capability on the main board; that it <br /> would use LED lighting which could last up to twenty(20)years. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Dieter <br /> adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. <br /> Respect-IN submitte,, f <br /> / <br /> Council Member Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson <br /> Parks,Arts,Recreation and Culture(PARC)Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachment <br /> Parks, Arts,Recreation and Culture(PARC)Committee July 11,2005 Page 1 <br />