06/25/07 Committee Meeting Minutes

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~~ i~~~ ~~ ` , E "m' -x~aw'' PARC Committee 2007 Sough Renci Common Council The June 25, 2007 meeting of the PARC Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ann Puzzello at 3:15 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kuspa, Kelly, Varner, Rouse, Kirsits, White and Puzzello; Martha Lewis, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello„ Citizen Member Mark D. Tulchinsky, City Clerk John Voorde, Dennis Andres, Gary Gilot, Jason Durr, Cheryl Greene, Dan Osberger, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-1=arrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Puzzello noted that the Committee consisted of Council Members Dieter, Kuspa, Kirsits and herself; and Citizen Member Mark D. Tulchinsky. Substitute Biill No. 35-07': Pro osed Ordinance Pro osin New Non- Revertin Morris Performin Arts Center & Palais Ro ale Marketing Fund Council Member Puzzello called for a formal presentation on Substitute Bill No. 35-07 which would amend Chapter 2, Article 14 of the South Bend Municipal Code to add a new Section 2-170.10 establishing anon-reverting "Morris Performing Arts Center and Palais Royale Marketing Fund" {copy attached). Dennis J. Andres, Executive Director of the Morris Performing Arts Center and the Palais Royale made the formal presentation. He noted that the objective is to book more quality events which would result in greater attendance. This would require more advertising funds so that the facilities and the events could be better marketed. The Morris and Palais would not be selling advertising but rather soliciting sponsorships for support of such items as ticket envelopes, tickets, etc. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Andres stated that this would be done with his current staff. In response to a question from Citizen Member Tulchinsky, Mr. Andres stated that he projects that approximately $25,000 would be generated each year. Following discussion, Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Tulchinsk' that Substitute Bill No. 35-07 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passe.