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Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force
Meeting Notes
May 7, 2014
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Earl Simons, Sharon Kephart, Myrna Kauth, Sue Low, Jim Glasoe and Sue
LaCrosse.
Update Report:
Jim Glasoe reported that he received the recommendation from the committee to
look at adding skylights. He said this would involve revisions to the architectural design. He will
forward the recommendations to the city manager but will also forward his recommendations not to
do so. Sharon Kephart said she was the person who recommended this and said she would like to
withdraw her recommendation for the skylights.
Jim Glasoe reported the information from Blumentals. The cost estimate for the Amphitheater on the
parking lot site is $410,538. He said the city manager would like a recommendation for starting
construction this fall. There was a motion from Myrna Kauth, seconded by Sharon Kephart to
recommend the City Council move forward with approval of plans and specifications and go out for
bids as soon as possible. Motion carried.
There was a motion by Sharon Kephart, seconded by Earl Simons that if excess or additional funds
become available, the committee is in favor of adding upgrades or alternatives with those choices to
be made later. Motion carried.
Minutes:
There was a motion by Earl Simons, seconded by Sharon Kephart to approve the minutes of
April 16, 2014. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
Sue LaCrosse reported the finance director’s figures show a cash balance of
$308,000. Expenses for the soil borings and to Blumentals have been paid.
Thomas Hektner:
Dr. Duane Orn said the first photographs have already been taken.
Comcast:
Dr. Duane Orn will set up a meeting with Mike Johnson and Sharon Kephart. A letter to
Emmett Coleman was sent. He is still hoping to meet with someone from Comcast.
Gene Nelson:
Dr. Duane Orn will follow up with him.
Medtronic:
Dr. Duane Orn will follow up with Jacob Gayle.
Gatlin:
Dr. Duane Orn met with Gary Eitel and Tim Benetti. They indicated it is not a good time to
meet with Frank Gatlin. They suggested TCF, Sears, Paul Hyde and Applebees. Myrna Kauth said we
have a lot of contacts to follow up on and suggested we not start on new ones at this time.
Adjourn:
There was a motion by Earl Simons, seconded by Sue Low to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.
Next meeting:
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse, Program Supervisor