HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 19, 1981 (57)SUPPORT
RECEIVED FOR
ADDITIONAL
RECREATIONAL
SUPERVISOR
City Clerk Reimche presented a letter from
Nancy Kessler
Adam, 121 Hemlock Drive, Lodi,
supporting the recent request for an additional
Recreational Supervisor.
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City Council
221 W. Pine St.
Lodi, CA.
95240
Dear Councilmen:
REC iVE ger
August 79 198ALIC IVI f E
Ciry CLERK
SATE:
I was disappointed as I- read the article this morning regarding
some city councilmens feelings about a new third full-time
supervisor for the recreations department.
First, Mr. DeBenedetti would not be suggesting the position if
he did not feel it was necessary, second, if we are going to
continually annex new areas into Lodi we must have something
for those people to do in the form of recreational activities,
third, the staff is dreaming if it does not believe that there
already exists a professional softball organization, and if
you don't believe it ask anyone who plays every year and expects
it to continue without hassle. I can say that it did lose
some of its Excitement this past summer when games were scheduled
7-8 days apart, the lulls between games did take away some of
the team spirit.
We are paying someone, (nothing personal suggested), a generous
amount of money to develop the community center, and that is
still a dream forjthe most part, it seems rather irresponsible
to balk at paying a third full-time recreation supervisor
especially when a large part of that salary exists. Although,
the description seemed to imply the person woul4be largely
involved with softball, I am sure the other responsibilities
mentioned would take up any slack time.
I shudder at the thought of private organizations coming in
to take over the recreation programs* v ou would be asking for
a whole new "ball game." The citizens of Lodi are proud of
their recreation department and the community volunteers active
in every sport proves their dedication. Why would you even
consider the remote possibility of giving up your recreation
programs? With all the flack you are getting in other areas
of city business, the efficient recreation program gives you
a plus from the community.
You could save the city thousands of dollars if the two sides
of the Green Belt Initiative would hold a softball tournament
to decide the outcome. I am sure if you are not aware of the
city spirit in the softball program, you could attend and see
it in action.
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August 7, 1981
This past summer 1 did see Mayor McCarty attend a young boys
softball game showing -his support and interest. If you question
the reality of Councilmen Pinkerton statement that keeping
kids busy, (in a positive way), keep them out of jail, take
time and visit any local detention facility and ask those young
men and women if they were involved in sports of any kind.
Loli has not exhausted its sports programs with citys' starting
women's soccor teams, T -ball, etc, the sports program should
be expanded and definitely not stiffled at this point.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
'-1)U4Cy"l
NANCY KESSLER_ADAM
Citizen