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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 4, 2002
4:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty, Berry.
Members absent: Welper.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Clark that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Berry, Welper. Motion carried.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, updated the council on the Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Berry now present at 4:17 p.m.
VGM and the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau have made it very clear that the
condition of the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center is not good for attracting and keeping
mid -size conventions in Waterloo. Mr. Cutwright presented the following improvements:
Roof Replacement $200,000
Sound System Replacement $120,000
Restroom Renovation $380,000
Second Floor Carpet $ 80,000
Second Floor Decorating $ 50,000
Exhibit Hall Floor $ 20,000
Door Replacement $ 30,000
Entrance Brick Walk $ 60,000
Planter $ 20,000
Skywalk Glass $ 8,500
Total $768,500
Roof replacement is being designed and will be let in May 2002. The cost for the roof
replacement will be funded through GO Bonds. The amount needed to complete the additional
renovations is $768,500. Mr. Cutwright has requested $500,000 in Capital Improvements
Program funds for the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center for FY 2003. Mr. Cutwright
stated there are $257,000 in hotel/motel funds available in the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center Budget. Mr. Cutwright would like to see the full amount funded. This would mean by
April 2003 the Convention Center would be pleasing to everyone entering its doors.
Mr. Cutwright stated that the items will be let for bid by outside contractors as he would like the
items to be designed and color coordinated. The air conditioner was replaced five years ago and
the boilers are in good condition.
Mr. Cutwright stated he feels the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center has deteriorated
because Holiday Inn management does not keep things in good condition. The Holiday Inn is
responsible for cleaning the facility. Mr. Cutwright recommends that once the building is in
good condition that the city meet with Holiday Inn management on how the building needs to be
kept up.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the city could sell the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center. The hotel depends on the Center to attract visitors. Mr. Walsh commented he does not
know of any city that does not support its center.
Councilperson Hurley suggested that the city talk to Green Scene regarding the planters, and Mr.
Cutwright agreed to talk with them once improvements are completed. Mr. Cutwright stated that
the Holiday Inn is suppose to take care of the skywalk, and he will invoice the Holiday Inn once
the improvement to the skywalk is complete.
Council Work Session
March 4, 2002
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With no further business before the council, it was moved by Hurley, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Welper. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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