11/07/1984 - Minutes mSs —
Your Salt Lake City
Parks&Recreation.
1965 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Telephone 801-972-6714
Ted L.Wilson,Mayor
John Gust,Director of Parks
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January 4 , 1984
APPROVED
Honorable Mayor Ted Wilson
300 City & County Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 �AN 8� � ���
Dear Mayor Wilson: CITY RECORCO
Enclosed are the Tracy Aviary Advisory Board
Minutes of November 7 , 1984 .
I respectfully request the minutes be approved
in the Mayor 's Executive Action meeting and filed
in the City Recorder 's Office.
Sincerely,
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John Gust
DIRECTOR OF PARKS
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Enclosure
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Your Salt Lake City
Parks&Recreation.
1965 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Telephone 801-972-6714
Ted L.Wilson,Mayor
John Gust,Director of Parks
TRACY AVIARY ADVISORY BOARD
November 7 , 1984
MINUTES
This was the llth meeting of the Tracy Aviary Advisory Board of Salt
Lake City. The meeting was held at the Salt Lake City Parks & Recrea-
tion Building, 1965 West 500 South.
Those in attendance :
Rendell Mabey, Chair Conrad Harrison
Gainor Bennett , Vice Chair Hugh Hogle
George Allen Rick Graham
Bob Cook Steve Chindgren
Jules Dreyfous Teresa Law
Excused:
Kevin Anderson Clayton White
Ross Anderson Bob Gore ( Mayor Wilson)
Marcia Price John Gust
Jim Ure Grenville Roles
ACCEPTANCE & CORRECTION OF MINUTES
Rendell Mabey called the meeting to order. Conrad Harrison motioned
to approve the minutes of September 5 , 1984 ; Jules Dreyfous seconded
the motion which passed unanimously with the correction that Ross
Anderson was present at that meeting.
Jules Dreyfous motioned to approve the minutes of September 28 , 1984 ;
Conrad Harrison seconded the motion which passed unanimously with all
Board members present voting "aye . "
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Rick Graham excused John Gust and Grenville Roles from the meeting.
Grenville is at the American Game Breeders Conference in California.
Rick reviewed the stock update report - copies were handed out .
Rendell pointed out the fact that the Mayor disapproved of selling and
buying between the Aviary and Board members . Rick added that the Mayor
felt it is not the right time to participate in that type of trans-
action because of current public sentament . Possibly in the future
this could be approved.
George Allen congratulated Grenville on the hatching of a crowned crane
and also said that it seems to be very ill - only about 1/3 of the size
it should be . He suggested having the veterinarian check the bird
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thoroughly. Steve Chindgren will call Dr. Hymas and tell him what
George said.
Jules said there seems to be a larger number of losses in September
and October than usual. Grenville can explain these losses in further
detail in the next meeting. Steve mentioned that alot of losses are
probably due to newly arrived birds . Their deaths could be attributed
to their previous condition or from being shipped.
Jules asked about the condition of the Aviary after the bad snow storm
on October 18 . Steve explained that alot of limbs came down and made
a disaster of the Aviary. It has been closed and will remain closed
until it is made safe. Rick stated that crews are scheduled to go in
and clean up the Aviary tomorrow; but if there are hangers , they will
have to be scheduled for removal. As a result of the storm, limbs fell
and caused the death of the pelican and smashed the parakeet cage .
The parakeets escaped and are presumed dead.
Jules inquired about the cost of the Peruvian Saffron Finch. Four were
purchased at $10 . 00/pair and extended at $220 . 00 on the stock list .
Grenville can verify this price at the next meeting.
Rendell asked about Grenville checking into the reliability of his
purchases and if he files claimes when there is a death on a new
arrival. Rick and George both thought he is being cautious . George
suggested putting a policy of guarantee together to insure the birds '
health when they arrive. Rick will present a policy at the next
meeting.
Rick handed out a copy of the Financial Report for the first quarter.
He explained that the budget is currently operating under projected
costs , but some of those monies will be expended on the capital im-
provement project .
Rick reported that the drawings are almost completed for the capital
improvement project . He showed the Board the final design plan. The
plans for the pheasant pens have been changed. The cages were reduced
about a foot and the direction the cages will sit has been changed.
These small changes will save some money.
Jules asked about how the cages will be maintained. He thought there
was going to be a holding pen for the birds while they were being
cleaned. Rendell suggested having running water in each cage - even
in the winter months . Discussion on the plans of the cages continued.
The committee will meet and discuss these plans further, taking these
suggestions into consideration. A presentation will be ready for the
next meeting. They will also meet at Rendell ' s home to look at his
cages .
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AVIARY ACTIVITY REPORT
Steve reported on the Nature Arts Fair. He felt that overall there
was a good response to the Fair. Alot of things were learned to help
make future Fairs more successful. The Fair will be held in August
and more publicity will be made .
Steve reported on his visit to the AAZK Conference in Seattle, Washing-
ton. He showed some slides he took while at the conference. He en-
joyed learning about programs to help involve and educate the public
and about new directions in design for zoos . He hopes to incorporated
some of these ideas into the Aviary.
Steve mentioned that about $938 was donated to the Aviary through the
bird show over the summer.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Propagation/Acquisition. George said that a committee meeting was not
held, but they will meet and discuss the plans for the pheasant cages .
Capital Improvements . Bob Cook reported that a presentation was made
to the Rotary Club to solicit a donation. They have not made a com-
mitment , but hopes they will. This donation would be for the Wilson
Pavilion.
Public Affairs . ( Steve already covered this area. )
OTHER BUSINESS
Jules said he was impressed with the donations and would like to see
the donation boxes at the gates . This will be discussed further by
the Public Affairs committee .
Gainor suggested selling items (pictures , post cards , etc. ) at the
office to help raise money. This could easily be done after the office
is set up by the new entrance.
Hugh Hogle suggested plublicizing the purchase of new birds with the
donations made by the public. This might encourage more donations .
Rick suggested buying a bird for the show.
ADJOURNMENT
Rendell stated that the next meeting will be held on January 9 , 1985
at the Parks Department .
The meeting adjourned at 3 : 35 p .m.