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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 16 <br /> <br />Motion failed for lack of second. <br /> <br />Judy Cummans, 7729 Knollwood Drive, stated she called the Center and was told she could not <br />rent at this point. She asked what type of theater Oops is. Ms. Docken replied that it is a G-rated <br />family theater. Ms. Cummans asked how the Theater makes their money and stated her concern <br />that the Theater will not pay their bills. Ms. Docken stated they have always paid their bills and <br />the lease is a binding contract and ensures they will pay. Ms. Cummans added that if the <br />Theater will lower her taxes, she will support it, but if it will not, she does not support it. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty asked about ticket prices. Ms. Docken replied that the ticket price averages $33.00 <br />but that ticket prices range from $19 - $59. She stated matinees are $25 per ticket with a meal. <br />She noted that ticket prices are higher for prime nights, Friday and Saturday nights. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty pointed out that on the top of page 2, in the staff report, that the City would receive <br />3.50 for each full-price ticket sold. He pointed out that the old agreement indicated the City <br />would receive $34,000, and with the new agreement of the flat rate, the amount would be <br />$32,000. He noted the language about “unencumbered access” seems as though the City is <br />giving the Theater carte blanche access. He asked when residents would be ale to use the Center <br />if the Theater has unencumbered access. He pointed out the language implies it will be used as <br />more than a dinner theater. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty pointed the new language stating that tenant will be responsible for setting up of <br />table and chairs. He asked if the City employee will have to supervise and stated that someone <br />would have to pay for a Staff person to supervise. He noted new language regarding telephone, <br />Internet and Cable and asked why the City would be paying for such expenses. He also asked <br />about whether or not Oops could break the lease in the case of fire or other casualty under <br />Number 12, and asked if the tenant will have to pay damages if they are responsible. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty noted Number 24, which is the tax compliance and status of premises. He <br />questioned if the lease runs through March, and if the city decides not to renew the interim lease, <br />if the City will be paying taxes for 2007. Finance Director Beer stated the status of the <br />Community Center was changed to for-profit, the change would be effective in 2008. He <br />clarified that if it was changed, there would not be for-profit taxes assessed in 2007 or 2008. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty stated Mounds View is predominantly a blue-collar community and most residents <br />will not be able to afford $59 seats. He stated that the Council asked the YMCA to provide more <br />services to the community and programs are finally being increasing and more Mounds View <br />citizens are using the programs. He stated that programs are expanding and he is hearing more <br />positive feedback about the programming. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty stated the City was pricing citizens out of the Center when private caterers were <br />allowed. He stated he has gotten more calls regarding the Community Center since the for-profit <br />businesses have left. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty stated the Community Center needs to stay community focused. He stated he