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Council questions were wide - ranging and considerable in number. Karen asked for further explanation of the organizational structure. David Varner wanted to know what had really changed in terms of performances measures. Valerie Schey's questions focused on specific line item dollars. Karen interjected by asking if Project Future was still going to be funded. Yes was the reply, to the tune of $110,000 from EDIT funds. Varner wondered if we're going to fund CPEG, the new regional approach to economic development. The Mayor said this had yet to be determined. Kathy Cekanski - Farrand cautioned that the Code affected by these changes needed to be amended by November 1. In closing Varner said he was looking for results not efficiencies. The Parking Garage funds were next and were illustrated in handout #6 covered by Don Inks. Aaron Perri, Director of DTSB was also present to answer questions. Oliver Davis questioned whether, if so and how customer satisfaction was measured. Aaron Perri said a DTSB newsletter, a website, and signage all were being employed with positive feedback. Tim Scott and Valerie Schey both weighed in on additional marketing suggestions. Century Center's presentation was next, as seen in handout #7 provided by and presented by Jill Schicctano, Century Center's Director. Jill presentation prompted a variety of questions from Council. Valerie Schey wondered about the overall ROI or return on investment. Varner more specifically wanted to raise awareness of a declining trend in hotel -motel tax revenues suggesting management need to focus efforts on a "break even" point or a gross revenue per square foot number to target. Oliver Davis questioned how we compare to other centers and what we are doing to complete for business. Tim Scott was quite adamant about the need for additional maintenance. He expressed great concern about a reduction in dollars set aside for capital needs. In his summary remarks, Mark Neal, briefly referred to handout #8 which provided more detail about the $80,000 expense line item the Council questioned in the first review session. Karen White reminded everyone about session #3 scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Personnel & Finance Committee at this time, Chairperson White adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Karen L. White, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee