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atommfttss sport: Personnel and Finance Committee to the Common Qtonntfl of the City of South Otu : The August 23,1994 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:15 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Ladewski, Coleman,and Zakrzewski; William Egan, Carmen Piasecki, Elizabeth Rowell, Brian Hedman, Kevin Horton, Jeff Rinard, Tom Scarbuck, Susan Visser, John Harper, Irene Gammon, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. CENTURY CENTER 1994 = $2,329,502.00 1005 = $2,411,071.00 Mr. Brian Hedman made the presentation.He noted that for 1995 there will be a net increase of one person. There are 11 full-time Teamsters employed at the Century Center and 36 full-time regular employees with approximately 20 to 30 part-time employees. He also noted that Service America is a separate operation with its own employees. He also noted that individuals in Corporations have a expectation of high quality of services when coming to the Century Center. Council Member Ladewski voiced concern over the lack of use of the Central Store by the Century Center. Elizabeth Rowell noted that they are using it for clerical supplies and are planning to be on line 100% by the end of this calendar year. In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman,it was noted that the administrative cost will be fully phased in by next year. The budget item for 1995 is at $59,227.00. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that utility costs have decreased approximately$200,000.00 in the past two years. Revenue projections for 1995 seem similar then those for 1994, however there is concern over the construction will be taking place and how that will impact. Mr. Hedman noted that he is asking the Plate Collectors for a 3 year agreement for the years 1995 through 1997. He also noted concern with regard to the Fort Wayne Complex which has a 300 to 500 bed hotel proposed to be attached to the Coliseum. He noted that the Fort Wayne group is marketing heavily the Elkhart Businesses. Council Member Kelly questioned whether inquires are being made with regard to the upcoming opening of the Football Hall of Fame. He stated he believes that it should provide a greater National draw to the area. Mr.Hedman stated that there is interest and that it may create parking problems in the future. Mr.Horton noted that if Transpo purchases the garages that they may be requesting that up to three floors be reserved for the Football Hall of Fame and the Century Center patrons.