HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JUNE 14, 2007 (6) help pay for an effort like this. But until that aituatiou changes, we had u focused discussion with
the symphony about a month ngn.
Sum stated that he does expect this fall during the budged pmeeI some son of u decision will
Fare to he made regarding prOcceding and holding off on a couple of million dollars of
impm%ortu its to the Hemmers. primarily be resn0oms on the first door which is a
longstanding need. The City domed[ want to put S2 million into this if it needs the S2 Million as
e down payment for a brand new facility. Unfortunately, moo are a lot mom questions than
dilso sunit benefit of the BRNpDA study is that the profdc IS raised on the importance of
Hemmen. All the data has comm ant as to how many visitors it drmys, how important it is for
the du"mown. 'there is nothing like the Honoraria for drawing people from other communities
to see Elgin. In addition to me serious, the economics and non performance related bandhs, has
no dowmide to that.
Kar informed seen that the original reason for the Cao to have theirmwrt tardily was for mare
dates. if there is one new facility. the same situation will occur. she asked if mere was some
ton of idea as to how many dales 'I he Hemmers will have?
Scan indicated that if The City were to hntld a new facility.the symphony would have m utokc n
major investment. if they put up $20 S30 million, they "cold want as many Mm. IS possible.
Rich said that is not what Michael Pastreich is saying. They have raised S5 million in plastics
and I are satisfied with that,
• Sean said that Int believes they have several million in pledges, They wen the facility at the
least cost to than . The City could WI We BSO that they will have to raise $30 million and it
they can't raise S30 million, ilia City can't do is The more tato wouldbe for City shows, which
would archaic Off—Broadway. and me symphony A facility for the dance schools, Children's
'1 mature, etc. mav not be part of the equation. It would be a decision the council would have to
make.
Rich asked where [hoar plaxs would go that have been here for 2i-30 scars_
Scan indicated there may not be a place for their.
Rich indicated that the original intent the Hemmers was built and withal to the any was for the
community.
Sean indicated mut it would be ser neide He emend that these are difdicrd[ did" and no way to
sugar Coot It. 'These aro some of the Ihtngs (tic, council would have in Ront of them. It is
possible to keep The Hunntais and build a 2"t place but he doesn't mink it is practical over the
It has
Rich asked if it was true that the Symphony is a drag on the budget.
Sean aynxl.
• Butch asked it me City would build a facility. see what this docs, said sce realistically how the
l ding toms out before the l hemmers is tom dm.In.
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