02-09-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2004 Commission our understanding that Madison Center and the Area Plan Commission has come to an agreement that a final site plan submitted in accordance with this preliminary plan with the modifications of enhanced landscaping to meet the enhanced landscaping requirements as proposed in the new zoning ordinance and the rear building set back which will be a part of the final site plan. Mr. Deal also noted that Mr. Jack Roberts and Ms. Wendy Chapman from the Madison Center are in attendance tonight. Councilmember Coleman entertained a motion to amend proposed substitute Bill 101-03 to include the site plan dated February 9, 2004. Councilmember Varner made a motion to amend proposed substitute Bill No. 101-03 to include the site plan dated February 9, 2004. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. This being the time heretofore set for Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Kelly made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this Substitute Bill 101-03 as amended in the Committee of the Whole, to include the February 9, 2004 site plan. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 2-04 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $60,150.00 FROM THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NUMBER 416) Councilmember Coleman, Chairperson, Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment Committee, reported that this committee met on this substituted bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Dennis Andres, Executive Director Morris Performing Arts Center, 1812 Madison St., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Andres advised that he is requesting an appropriation of$60,150.00 within the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund (Fund 416) Revenues from this fund are generated by the ticket surcharge and the fund is used exclusively for capital improvements such as renovation, remodeling, or otherwise improving the facilities at the Morris Performing Arts Center. The Morris Performing Arts Center desires to make certain capital improvements that will enhance its status as an efficient, updated,performing arts facility. These proposed capital expenditures include $2,500.00 for life lines that will allow stage employees to work above the stage safely, $6,500.00 for a theater intercom system that will allow stage hands and traveling stage crews to communicate during stage set-up, $7,000.00 for a new Marley floor to replace a deteriorated and unusable floor, $7,500.00 for Bistro chairs to accommodate the ever-increasing number of diners to the space, $11,000.00 for new heat pumps in the box office area to replace unites no longer operating efficiently; $650.00 for a time clock for the part-time box office employees; and $25,000.00 for portable concession stands to better serve patrons during events. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Council Member Kuspa seconded the motion which carried -5-