HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.05.2004COUNCIL WORK SESS.
April 5, 2004
3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
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Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Cole, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper,
Greenwood.
Also present: Cammie Scully, Steve Showers, Tom Langlas, Susie Heaton and Karol Hoth.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Members of the Youth Pavilion Capitol Campaign Committee updated council members on the
progress of the Youth Pavilion.
Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission, reported that $2.1 million has been
raised for the Youth Pavilion during Phase I of the campaign. An additional $1.5 million is
needed from individuals and corporations to begin work on this project.
Tom Langlas, Co -Chair of the Youth Pavilion Campaign Committee, reported that the idea of a
Youth Pavilion has been around since the Jr. Art Gallery was started in the basement of the
Center For The Arts. The Cultural & Arts Committee has been raising funds for the Pavilion
since 1996. The Youth Pavilion is being built in conjunction with the Downtown Riverfront
Renaissance Plan. Mr. Langlas stated the Youth Pavilion will enhance the community's image
and help revitalize downtown. They will fund 50 percent of staffing costs and are asking the city
to fund 50 percent of the staffing costs.
Councilperson Greenwood now present at 3:08 p.m.
Susie Heaton, Co -Chair of the Youth Pavilion Campaign Committee, gave a power point
presentation on the Pavilion. Over 100,000 patrons visit the Center each year and are exposed to
art and 15,000 children tour the Jr. Art Gallery yearly. Ms. Heaton reviewed the history of the
Jr. Art Gallery. The Youth Pavilion will include a ceramics studio, two new classrooms, Jr. Art
Gallery, digital arts learning center, a permanent collection gallery, an art store, Experiential
Gallery and new storage and receiving area. Adjacent to the Youth Pavilion and Riverfront
Renaissance attractions will be a contained park for children with play equipment. Mark's Park
is named as a permanent memorial for Mark Young, son of Rick and Cathy Young.
Ms. Heaton reported that $180,000 will be added to the Cultural & Arts budget to pay costs for
staffing of the Youth Pavilion The Cultural & Arts Commission expects to raise 50 percent of
these costs through items such as increased art store sales, rental of rooms, etc. The breaking of
ground for the Youth Pavilion will be the first turning of dirt for the Riverfront Renaissance
Project.
Ms. Heaton reviewed the nine funding levels available for citizens to contribute to the Youth
Pavilion campaign. Honorary Co -Chairs are Gary Kelley and Bonnie Koloc.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Greenwood
that the meeting be adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk