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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 13 program, ballet and jazz classes, exercise classes, adult scrap booking, and other program would be affected. She stated not having a large-enough space for such classes will significantly affect programming. Councilmember Flaherty asked the impact on programs and how it will impact community members who will use the space since the private caterers have left. Ms. McIntyre stated there has been positive feedback from residents who would like to use the space, but the Community Center Staff have not allowed any reservations past August due to the discussions with Oops. She stated there have been several inquiries about weddings. Mayor Marty asked if it is without any advertising, and Ms. McIntyre replied it is just by word-of-mouth. Councilmember Flaherty stated there has been significant interest in the Center. Ms. McIntyre stated her direction has been to not reserve any space after the end of August. Ms. Docken addressed Ms. McIntyre’s concern. She stated shows begin at 6:00 p.m. and are not held every night. She stated she does not expect shows on Mondays and Tuesdays, and during the days the banquet room is open. She stated that there is a low season in theater when there is a high season in weddings. She explained that the Theater is flexible with scheduling around community uses. She stated that the proposed renovation of the Community Center into a fitness center would impact the center in the same way. Councilmember Thomas replied that the fitness center would not affect the Center in the same way as the Theater would and it would increase community programs. Councilmember Flaherty asked about the Theater’s schedule. Ms. Docken explained that on show days, they would be occupying the space from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Ms. Docken clarified that rehearsals would not be from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. Mayor Marty asked about the Theater’s schedule in December, and stated that the rooms will only be available for community use for three days. Ms. Docken explained that the banquet room and dance floor would be open during the days. She also explained the configuration of the stage. She said that the stage and tables would have to remain in place during the day during the shows. Mayor Marty asked City Administrator Ulrich and Assistant To The City Administrator Crane about Election Day on November 7th and that in the past, City Staff has used the Community Center in the past for election set-up. Ms. Docken explained that there would not be a show the Monday night before elections and that there will be rehearsals, but it would available for election set-up. MOTION/SECOND: STIGNEY/. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6892, Approval of Interim Lease Agreement in the Mounds View Community Center for Oops Dinner Theatre. Motion failed due to lack of second. Mary Scotch, 7806 Gloria Circle, stated that she understands they want to bring in extra revenue