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that since there was such a wide variance present, that "reasonable.' charges should be the guideline. The Committee recommended that the procedure outlined allowing a maximum of $665 per councilman be discussed at the next informal meeting of the Council, and then adopted as the guideline in this area. MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Brian Hedman reviewed the proposed budget for the Morrice Civic Auditorium proposed at $89, 913 for a 10% overall increase. He voted that promoters pay for usher costs directly; and that the manager receives con- cession rights. DISCOVERY HALL Gus Saros then reviewed the budget for Discovery Hall proposed at $114 , 054 for an overall increase of 1%. He noted that Discovery Hall should be opening in October after a major renovation. He indicated that one (1) CETA person would be picked up from the "Central Labor Pool" overseen by the Century Center. Councilman Szymkowiak suggested storing cars in the Central High School as a possible alternative to the space problems. Mr. Saros explained that they presently had a balance of $102,000 in account No. 372, "Building Rental" which was primarily funded from a $6, 000 gift from a will, and $179, 000 of grant monies. He noted that $60, 000 would have to be expended from this account to pay for "Design and Production" costs. Councilman Crone questioned whether box office receipts were prorated for October thru December when figuring the $7,900 request in the 372 line item account for 1982. Mr. Saros indicated he would check. He noted that approximately $10, 000 was received in box office receipts last year. Mr. Saros noted that they presently have a grant pending with the Institute of Museums for $18, 3000 which would fund an "Educational Coordinator. " He will find out in October whether it was approved. He assured the Committee that this position was not geared at being worked into future city budgets, but rather would be a "one-time position. " CENTURY CENTER George Murray and Brian Hedman then reviewed the Centry Center budget which is proposed at $1,251,186, for an overall increase of 21%. Mr. Murray explained that of this money, $670, 000 was coming from outside revenues; $390, 000 from Hotel/Motel Tax; and $210, 000 from the City. He noted that the City' s share was approximately 10% less than this year, and would be 18% of the Center' s total operation budget. Mr. Murray explained that in 1981 there were a total of 57 employees, of which 33 were full-time, 6 part-time, and 18 CETA. In 1982 there would -2-