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John Elliott commented on his recent appearance before the Warsaw city council during the Warsaw Community Development Corp. meeting Thursday.
He requested the annual $12,000 donation to the group and asked for office space in city hall.
Currently the WCDC offices are housed in the Chamber of Commerce building and monthly rent is $500. Lease space from the city would be about half that amount.
Elliott said it would aid in communication during implementation of the HyettPalma downtown action agenda, too.
The members heard a report from executive director Carmen Lock regarding the City of Lakes Festival. Income generated included $4,250 from crafters, $1,400 from food vendors and more than $9,000 in donations, for a total of $15,050.
The WCDC gave financial support to the parks department, kiddie area, the YMCA's 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Cubmobile races, parade, Lake City Skiers, the Warsaw Community High School and NorthWood High School bands for participation in the three-day event. Expenses were $4,288.75
Lock said changes will be made next year, including moving the craft vendors to a more prominent position and perhaps making the festival a two-day event.
The WCDC also:
• Selected Ann Zydek as vice president.
• Received $1,900 interest from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation account.
• Heard the Kosciusko County Fair Board will charge for parking on the grounds during next year's fireworks. Elliott said a $3 parking fee would be split between the board, the WCDC and any organization who wishes to assist that evening.
• Tabled adoption of bylaws text regarding the executive committee due to lack of a quorum.
• Heard from Jon Garber, parks superintendent that the Blues Jam is Saturday at 6 p.m. with Doc Watkins and the Hard Pack, Summertime Blues at 7 p.m. and the Chicago Kings Rhythm and Blues Band at 8 p.m. Country star Phil Vassar will appear July 26.
The next WCDC meeting is Aug 28 at 11 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce's meeting room.
