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Mounds View City Council July 24, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 25 the appropriate licensing and permits. Councilmember Stigney stated that the Community Center makes profit off of liquor sales and suggested Oops Theater take that into consideration. Councilmember Stigney asked about the language "lessee may consider an additional base rate" in the lease and suggested some language be moved. Coordinator Backman stated it is a rough draft and he will revise and improve the lease. Councilmember Thomas stated that the main goal of the Community Center task force is to make the space available to the residents. She stated that she would like to ensure that a banquet center and facilities are open to residents. She stated that some revenue coming in on a temporary basis is positive, but the City needs to determine what they want for the space long-term. Councilmember Thomas stated that she is not convinced that the dinner theater is a long-term solution. She explained that the dinner theater will not serve the entire community and she would like the banquet center to be open to the public. She stated every time a proposal is introduced in which the building will make money, it reduces its capacity to serve the residents. Councilmember Stigney stated that the fitness center would not produce revenue. He stated that the Oops Theater will give the City time to discuss the Community Center, which may or may not include the theater. Councilmember Gunn stated concern about the Oops Theater's schedule because there is a significant amount of time that the Community Center will be unavailable. She noted her concern that the banquet facility will not be available for residents. She mentioned the banquet facility and senior room will be occupied. She stated that she understands the need to bring in added revenue to keep the Center going. Marta McIntyre, manager of the Community Center, commented on the use of the Event Center. She stated that allowing Oops Theater limits programming in the Community Center that will be offered to residents. Mayor Marty commented that people are being turned away from the Community Center due to scheduling. Ms. McIntyre stated that the rooms requested by Oops Theater are the only ones that will house over 15 people. She added that three wedding requests are being held off until after the Council's decision. Mayor Marty stated he does not believe Oops Theater is consistent with the key findings for the Community Center. He stated his belief that Oops Theater would alienate Mounds View citizens. He stated that Mounds View residents often use other Cities' facilities because they cannot afford to use Mounds View's. He stated the new Community Center Coordinator should work with the YMCA for a marketing plan. • Ms. Fangel stated that November, December, and January are peak times for their shows, and