02-09-04 Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment

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d o4 tmtttL govt : rks', Ittcrtatton, Cultural arto ttttrt ittttt ttt Coututitttt The February 9, 2004 meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:48 p.m. p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, white, Dieter, Coleman, Kirsits, Puzzeiio, Varner, Pfeifer, and Kuspa; City Clerk John Voorde, Dennis J. Andres, Sarah Meddy, Terry Bland of the itIOUtt tizu4 -Erfbuut and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Coleman stated the Committee is composed of Council Members Kuspa, Puzzelio,Kelly and himself. Council iviember Coleman noted that the first item on the agenda is to review Substitute Biii No. 04 which would appropriate $60,150 from the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund (Fund No. 416). Dennis J. Andres, Executive Director of the Morris Performing Arts Center made the presentation. He began by introducing Sarah Meddy who is the new Assistant Executive Director. Mr. Andres noted that Fund No. 416 as of January 2004 had a balance of $200,000; of which $75,000 is invested in an interest bearing account. He noted that the Morris Performing Arts Center is an investment of$ 60 million in the community, and that the interest bearing account will be used for catastrophic events, if necessary. Mr. Andres then reviewed the proposed improvements which are highlighted in his letter of December 30, 2003 (copy attached). The appropriation would pay for: $650 for a time clock; $2,500 for life lines recommended by Safety &Risk Specialist Keegan Raucn;$6,500 for a theater intercom system; $7,000 for a Marley Floor; $7,500 for Bistro chairs; $11,000 for heat pumps; and $25,000 for portable concession stands. He noted that the Bistro should generate a $25,000 profit. The money for the heat pumps has already been spent in light of an emergency situation which occurred. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Andres stated that three (3) heat pumps were replaced with two(2)which are much more efficient. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or against the substitute bill. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa, that Substitute Bill No. 2-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Coleman adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Sean Coleman, Chairperson Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Entertainment Committee KCF:kmf Attachments