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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 15 Stan Meyer, 2812 Sherwood Road, stated the YMCA would be adversely affected if the Theater were approved. He stated that it seems the community is against the Theater and the Community Center should not host businesses. He stated he would be subsidizing the Theater through his taxes so they can make a profit, even though he and his family cannot afford the ticket price to enjoy the Theater. Scott Bryant, 2677 Scotland Court, stated he works with Oops, but he has also used the community Center. He stated when he has visited the Center, he has not noticed much activity. He stated the Oops is very flexible and they are willing to make accommodations for other groups and uses. He stated that Oops has shared space before and will give the community another entertainment option. He stated a seven-month trial period is something that is worth considering. Jill Lovare, 2249 Cheshire Circle, stated that she would like to use the Community Center, but she did not join any programs because nothing appealed to her. She supports the Theater because she would enjoy it and it would offer more variety. Connie Hammes, 5511 Quincy Street, stated the Community Center was built for the community and her concern are the children in the community. She stated if the after-school program is ended, the children involved in the after-school program might have no place to go. Councilmember Gunn asked Ms. McIntyre about the after-school program. McIntyre stated there are several children in the after school program. Councilmember Gunn asked how the Council will know if the Theater will work if it is not tried. She asked if other park buildings could be utilized. She stated part of the remodeling plan was a fitness center, which would affect areas of the Community Center as well. She suggested other areas of the building be considered for more space and pointed out that $3200 per month would come in from the dinner theater in the next seven months. Councilmember Flaherty stated that he would love to give the Center to the community. He stated that the programs are becoming more widely used and he is encouraged. He stated he wants to make sure the community will use the Center. He noted in the contract that tenant shall have “unencumbered access to the banquet center...” and he does not like the carte blanche of the lease. He stated he is willing to give the Center to the community if they will use the Center. Councilmember Stigney stated the key word is the interim. He stated it allows the City to give the Theater a try for a specified time period in which the City can earn some revenue from the Center. He stated that it allows the City some time to determine if the Theater will work or what else will work for the City. He stated he believes that the interim lease is the best thing for the City. 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.