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Public Works and Property Vacation Committee <br /> August 26, 2002 <br /> Page 2 <br /> better opportunity to understand all of the issues. <br /> Mr. Andres stated that he and his staff have been aggressive to meet their goal for calendar year <br /> 2002 which was to have 120 events at the Morris Performing Arts Center. As of this week, 134 <br /> events have been scheduled. Mr. Andres noted that two (2) years ago he was hired as the <br /> Executive Director following the reopening of the Morris in February of 2000 and its $14 millon <br /> renovation. One of his first goals was to consolidate the box office into one operation, instead of <br /> the three (3) separate offices. His directive was to expand and make available tickets via not only <br /> the telephone and in person,but also via the internet. <br /> The Broadway Theatre League (BTL) was offered the means, leasing operations, etc., and he <br /> thought they had an agreement. They would permit BTL to sell their tickets in the same manner <br /> they have for one (1) year; however thereafter all operations would be out of the box office with <br /> rent being restructured based on ticket sales. <br /> Mr. Andres noted that a meeting took place which had among others Council Members Coleman <br /> and White in attendance, as well as Mayor Luecke and Deputy Attorney Jeff Jankowski. He stated <br /> that BTL apparently in intent on trying to duplicate their efforts. <br /> Co-Chairperson Shirley Hamilton noted that she has been co-chair for the past 45 years and that <br /> they are committed to a unified box office operation, noting that they agreed to accommodate BTL <br /> for only one(1) year. <br /> Council Member Coleman noted that since the Parks Committee was not meeting today, that this <br /> venue was the best available to update the Council on this issue. <br /> Council President Kelly thanked everyone for the information, noting that the letter was an insult. <br /> Dr. Varner requested that the Council be updated on any further developments in this area. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Dr. Varner adjourned the meeting <br /> at 4:36 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member David Varner, Chairperson <br /> Public Works and Property Vacation Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br /> • <br />