05-23-94 Personnel & Finance - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

4 The question also arose as to whether the Colfax Garage is open when the Morris Civic has events. It has been reported that it has been closed on numerous occasions. Mr. Huber reported that if they knew it would be used on these evenings, they would stay open. They would like to have a schedule. Mr. Dale Balsbaugh, Manager of the Morris Civic, reported that a schedule is given regularly to the Garage for this purpose. Mr. Huber reported that parkers tend to park at the Marriott during performances. Council Member Stephen Luecke posed the question as to whether there is a sign posted indicating times for parking when there is an event at the Morris. Apparently there are signs when the Garage is open evenings. Citizen Member William Eagen inquired as to why reports are given at the Caucus meeting when it is too late to digest the information. Mr. Rinard replied that they attempt to get it to the Council Members in a timely fashion; but sometimes it is difficult to compile the information before the Caucus meetings. Council Member Eugene Ladewski mentioned that when Ampco took over the operation of the Garages, they gave a cut in pay to the personnel they re-hired from the former City Garages. Mr. Huber reported that only two persons formerly working at the Garages refused to accept positions with Ampco. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the July revenue showed a large boost in revenue. He assumed that this was from the Ethnic Festival weekend. A special rate is given for this particular event. Mr. Huber reported that he agreed that the Ethnic Festival was most likely the reason for the July increase. Discussion followed on the possibility of eliminating the first sentence in Section I - E. It was decided to defer for now and discuss before the evening's meeting. Council Member Slavinskas inquired as to whether there are committed parking spaces. Mr. Huber answered there are no committed spaces. Council Member Luecke made a motion to send Bill No. 53-94 to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 54-94, which is an Ordinance appropriating $37,000.00 from the Morris Civic Auditorium Improvement Fund. Mr. Dale Balsbaugh, Manager of the Morris Civic, made the presentation. Mr. Balsbaugh reported that $11,000.00 is needed for an Intercom System, $12,000.00 needed for new drapery for the stage, $10,000.00 for new safety hardware for the fire doors, $4,000.00 for update and expansion of the security system, and $8,100.00 for upgrading of the heating system. Presently on big productions, it is necessary to borrow from the University of Notre Dame. The drapes have been there since 1950. Mr. Balsbaugh reported that it is necessary that the fire doors be brought up to code and they have been having problems with the ability to lock the doors properly.