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Page 2. Personnel and Finance Committee' Councilman Serge asked about the television ads and was informed that private individuals are paying for them. Mr. Seitz pointed out that the greenskeeper at Studebaker was listed at a 17% salary increase. Overall he stated that it would be difficult to get by with what they have but they will do the best they can. Councilman Beck asked whether the Park Department provides floral arrangements for public buildings. Mr. Seitz stated that they do provide outdoor arrangements but not. indoor. She also questioned the maintenance program of Island Park and was informed that he would be meeting with Mr. Stancotti on this issue. Mr. Seitz also stated that the canopies by Century Center should be replaced or repaired but that this money is not included in his budget. Counc map..;S;zymkQw:iak asked about vandalism in the various City parks. Mr. Seitz stated that overall it was down. He believed that items are being better designed against vandalism and gave •an example of . testing the light fixtures by the east race. ` Lexon is being used instead of glass. Restrooms are always a high, area of vandalism. The curfew imposed at the City parks ' is 11: 00 p.m. on weekdays and 12 .midnight on weekends. Councilman Voorde -asked about the east race. Mr. Seitz stated that the raceway would be officially dedicated on June 30, 1984. He saw a' definite need for increased security in the parks. He would be meeting with various. State of Indiana officials to discuss the issue. They are also discussing the possible resignation of fishing sites and and fish cleaning sites since the salmon will begin going through our area in 1986. Councilman Voorde also asked about the Fredrickson house. Mr. Seitz stated that the City may lease the building to an organization which would be responsible for- maintenance and improvement. The rentals received would then be used to help maintain the Fredrickson Park. The location of this park still has not been disclosed. Councilman Voorde then questioned the recent sale of two acres of Voorde Park and suggested that such proceeds be used to maintain the park itself. Mr. Seitz noted that effective September 1, 1983 a designated fund can be established to receive such monies and used for this purpose. Councilman Serge noted that parkin in that area is needed. Councilman Voorde asked whether another park bond would be necessary and was informed that in Mr. Seitz opinion a bond issue would be needed for capital improvements. The. Notre Dame Boathouse builtalong the St. Joseph River will be dedicated September 18, 1983. The Councilmen expressed favorable comments regarding this structure. A. pier would also be built in this .area. Councilman Voorde suggested that the land by A.M.' General be considered. for the Fredrickson Park. Councilman Serge asked about the mowing of the area by Lock Joint Tube and stated that they are doing a good job of maintenance. The public right of-way to the lagoon in the Pinhook. Park area was also discussed and Mr. Seitz stated that since 1958 the City has been obligated to provide such a right-of-way and was against selling park property which would affect it.