02-07-77 Council Special Meeting Minutes

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SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1977 Mr. Gene Evans, 5501 York Road, indicated he was concerned about the lack of a table of organiza- tion. He said there was no written policy as to what the relationship will be between the dif- ferent agencies. He said there was a real need for determining who has the overall responsibility. Mr. Rosenthal indicated there were definite written relationships between the Century Center and its tenants and those could be provided. Council President Parent asked whose reponsibility it would be if the Center was not used to capacity. Mr. Rosenthal indicated it would be the res- ponsibility of the Board of Managers. Council President Parent indicated he was unsure as to th administrative structure of the Center. Mr. Rosenthal indicated that if a citizen was dissatisfied with some phase of the Center he would turn to the Board of Managers first. Mr. Tom Zoss, president of Royal Rubber, Inc., indicated concern that smaller groups would not be able to afford to use the Center, just as they cannot afford to use the Morris Civic. He sai4 fees charged to groups that are small not -for- profit organizations should be reasonable enough t l allow them to use the building. He said that fees should be graduated in accordance with the si of the group. He said professional labor organizations should not be exclusively contracted for all work done with the various groups using the Center. He said this would close out the groups who not only cannot afford them and use only volunteers, but do not need them. Council Member Adams asked if every area of the building was accessible to the handicapped. Mr. McMahon indicated every public area was accessible. Council Member Adams asked if there would not be more space available for parking, other than the 360 spaces allotted,if some green areas would be eliminated. Mr. McMahon indicated there was not that much landscaping, and what could be eliminated would not be worth the bother. Council Member Serge asked if all avenues had been researched regarding the pledge drive. Mr. Rosenthal indicated that they have not been, and a supplemental drive would be conducted. He said at the time the building opens hopefully all the avenues will be exhausted. Council Member Serge asked where they planned to obtain a building engineer at a salary of $15,00 Mr. McMahon stated they had six applicants. Mr. Nelson Smith, a Notre Dame student, indicated he felt that the Century Center has a great potential for the 'City and it will be able to revitalize the downtown. He said he was very concerned about the parking situation, and indicated it was going to be 'a problem. Council Member Miller indicated the problem with parking has really been tied up in downtown development.. He said there was a possibility in the future that there might be additional parking across the street. Ms. Anne Dunn, 857 Forrest Ave., indicated she was director of the Southhold Dance Theatre. She indicated there was space allocated in the Center for dance, but it was in the Art Center wing, and she wanted to know who was responsible for determining the use of the space. Mr. Rosenthal indicated that particular area was under the control of School City. Council President Parent asked the total operating costs for next year, as well as the anticipate revenue and its source. Mr. Mullen indicated anticipated expenses are $584,531, with anticipated gross income being $370,300. He said the difference being $214,311 which are the operation -ex- penses. He said this was based on :a conservative low estimated income. Council President Parent asked if this included the money the City appropriated to help run the Art Center. Mr. Mullen indicated it did. Council Member Adams indicated that they were anticipating a deficit of $214,000, and in addition to that CCIF will have to pay the $256,000 lease payment. Mr. Mullen indicated this was correct. Council Member Miller disagreed with the statement that the City would have to pick up the $214, 000. He stated there were other sources which have not yet been negotiated. Mrs._ Karen Gleason asked about the promotion budget. Mr. Mullen indicated $23,500 was approved for _November and December. He said possibly. the Hotel -Motel Tax Board could help with this area. Council President Parent thanked all who participated in the presentations and those who came to listen and ask questions. He adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: Presi nt