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Parks board approves day-camp promo, claims and payrolls; announces events and donations
Summary
The board approved a City Kids day-camp referral promo, approved the claims docket ($105,449.35) and two payroll items, accepted several small donations, and heard event announcements including Brew at the Zoo (June 6).
At its June 3 meeting the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Board approved a package of routine items: a limited referral promotion for City Kids day camp, the claims docket and payroll items, and acceptance of small gifts and donations.
Staff described the City Kids referral promo as a periodic discount (a referring camper and the new camper receive a discount) to be offered on selected weeks to boost enrollment; staff recommended running the promo every other week to avoid exceeding the camp's 75-person cap while the department evaluates staffing. The board approved the promo.
On department finances the board approved the claims docket for 06/03/2026 totaling $105,449.35 (municipal funds $103,698.44, golf petty cash $17.50, and $0.91), and approved payroll number 10 (tabled from a prior meeting) totaling $105,863.34 and payroll number 11 totaling $115,217.51.
The board accepted gifts and donations including $400 for a banner program (Patrick Wilkins), a $1,000 plug-in sponsor contribution from JB West Roofing, a $50 donation from Kappa Kappa Kappa for the zoo and $73.89 from Kroger through a zoo giveback program. Board members also noted upcoming events, including Brew at the Zoo on June 6 and a series of summer programs and movie nights.
Why it matters: These routine approvals keep park programs operating and fund small programs and zoo support; the referral promo is intended to boost camp participation while maintaining staffing and safety limits.
What’s next: Staff will implement the referral promo on a limited basis, continue outreach about parking and programs and return to the board as needed for budget or program changes.
