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Council Minutes of 3/18/2003 of a lazge crack; there is a great need for family/unisex changing areas because of safety issues with children; there is talk of the boilers not working. Councilman Gareau said that the Recreation Commission and Recreation Committee have been doing an evaluation of the needs at the center. They are working with Recreation Commissioner DiSalvo and Safety Director Jesse. They have discussed long- standing problems at the Rec Center and are looking for solutions. He will take the issue of the rest rooms and changing rooms back to the Recreation Commission. Ms. Meyer commented that a newsletter from the Mayor said there are funds for a fitness center at the Rec Center. Before those funds are used, a study should be made by the new commissioner. Mayor Musial said he is not sure there aze funds are available for that. Last year there were discussions regarding the possibility of selling subscriptions/memberships to a fitness center and utilizing those monies to buy the equipment. Marvin Stotz, 6657 Bretton Ridge Drive ^ He also has questions about the Rec Center. He understands that the budget has designated $2.4 million for the Rec Center and is wondering what's going to be done first, what are the priorities and timetable. Safety Director Jesse said he had asked newly appointed Rec Commissioner DiSalvo to gather information about the needs and problems of the center. They have involved the Rec Commission in this process. There isn't a day that goes by that new things that need attention aren't found. They are in the process of addressing the most critical first-health and safety issues. They will look at priorities so there is no major safety issue and then put together multi- year plans. Security plans for the center have been discussed, and there will be major changes by the end of they year and the full system in place by 2004, provided funds are available. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane ^ Agrees that directors are expected to work for a set annual salary no matter what the hours are to do the job. Perhaps question before Council will change from what is comp time to what is a request for leave of absence. Charles Dial, 27959 Gardenia • He is a regular swimmer at the Rec Center and loves the outdoor pool and feels it is great-not aware of any threat to it. On locker rooms, when funding is available, it should be recognized as a legitimate and valid concern. President O'Grady called a short recess at 10:20 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:30 p.m. I.1~I_SLATION Ordinance No. 2002-72 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its third reading. An ordinance creating new Sections 111.03 et seq. of Chapter 111 of the Administrative Code (City Contracts) in order to establish a standardized request for proposals (RFP) 11