HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/94COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 28, 1994
5:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Getty, Collier, Murphy,
Mol lenhof f .
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
The Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau's recommendation on
disbursement of hotel/motel tax funds was reviewed. Per city
resolution, the Advisory Board of the Convention & Visitors Bureau
is to make a recommendation to the City Council every January.
Fifty percent of the proceeds is allotted to the Convention Bureau
for the promotion of tourism, and the remaining fifty percent is to
be allotted directly to attractions which enhance tourism.
The Advisory Board does an extensive evaluation of each application
using the following criteria as a guide: Impact of bringing
tourists to the Waterloo area in the 1994-95 fiscal year and the
long term; impact of creating overnight stays for the 1994-95
fiscal year and the long term; its positive attribute to the
Waterloo area; lasting impact and community support of the
project/program; financial needs; feasibility of project and
professionalism of persons involved. Based on estimated revenue in
Fiscal Year 1995 of $500,000, the Waterloo Convention & Visitors
Bureau Advisory Board proposed the following disbursement of funds
for the F.Y. 1995 Budget:
1. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
remodeling debt repayment $ 50,000
2. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
future remodeling and repair budget escrow 50,000
3. American's Agricultural/Industrial Heritage
Landscape (Silos and Smokestacks)
introductory tours and permanent activity 18,476
4. Cedar Arts Forum
marketing and expansion of Artworks, national
conference and concerts and special events 4,348
5. Cedar Valley Lakes Board
staff support 3,800
6. H.W. Grout Trust dba Grout Museum
tourism/visitor enhancement 20,108
7. Sergeant Road Trail
rehabilitation of structures along trail 9,244
8. Up-downtowners
holiday lighting project 2,168
9. Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra
Christmas concert and/or Spring Pops concert 14,128
10. Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk
Children's Theatre
advertising and promotion 18,476
11. Waterloo Diamonds
Waterloo Municipal Stadium improvements 10,328
12. Waterloo Fund for Excellence in Education (PASS)
stadium and track construction 13,592
13. Waterloo Museum of Art
marketing and audience development 11,960
14. Young Ice Arena
ice equipment and facility enhancements 23,372
15. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau 250,000
Total $500,000
Moved by Getty, seconded by Collier that the recommendation of the
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board on the above
disbursement of hotel/motel tax funds for F.Y. 1995 be approved.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Getty,
seconded by Collier that the meeting be adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 28, 1994
5:45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Anders, Collier, Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy,
Mol lenhof f .
Also present: Vicki Bjortomt, Danyce Zegarac-Jasper, Terri Keny,
Tom Ferguson and Rick Kiefer.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Vicki Bjortomt, Executive Director of My Waterloo Days, and
committee members presented the Mission Statement and Goals of the
My Waterloo Days Festival. The theme for this year's festival is
"Lovin Every Minute" and it will be held June 3-12, 1994.
Ms. Bjortomt stated that this city-wide celebration is in its 13th
year, with the first festival held in 1982. My Waterloo Days is a
ten-day celebration packed with nearly 60 events. As one of the
largest celebrations in Iowa, it is enjoyed by over 150,000
spectators and has an annual budget of nearly $200,000.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Getty,
seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor