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Session 1935 September 27, 2004 south half of the Recreation Center. If more space is needed, other facilities may have to be considered, Mr. Ollendorff reported. He then said the Park Commission approved the use of the facility only; they did not consider the details of maintenance and other things. Mr. Sharpe asked if the current custodial staff will remain, and was advised they would be assigned to other duties in other City facilities, reducing the budget by $12,000. Ms. Welsch expressed her support for this idea and the improvement it brings, but asked about procedures for set-up on the south side of the building to be conducted by Mid-East. Mr. Ollendorff said the lease specifies that they are responsible for the set-up for activities following their own on the north side of the building and they are to assist with the set-up on the south side also. Ms. Brot commented upon the fee stated in the lease, which should be $3,500 and not $35,000 as written, and Mr. Ollendorff said there was a typographical error. She also commented upon the value of "interaction between different age groups" and how this can provide a benefit to both groups. She commented that her professional life has centered upon developing programs for seniors and she has noticed better facilities and ambiance in other centers in other local areas, so she welcomes this improvement. She also asked if she can vote on this issue and was advised that she can. Ms. Brungardt commented that the Park Commission did discuss, very comprehensively, the details of the impact of this program upon the Recreation Center. Ms. Colquitt expressed concern about accommodating very young children and their noise along with the seniors, and she wondered if the seniors will work around the schedule of other City functions. She wanted to make sure that all functions are included in this consideration. Mr. Ollendorff added there is provision that if the entire facility is needed, the senior group will make arrangements for any special need during their hours. Richard Dockett, 6844 Crest Avenue, expressed concern about the overlap of senior groups with other groups and questioned how this change will impact youth groups. He asked what the specific hours of senior use would be? He does not want groups to be displaced. Ms. Colquitt asked if the contract had been signed and was advised that it still needed to be approved by the City Attorney and the City Manager and by Mid-East; it is a draft. Mr. Ollendorff asked the City Council for authority to sign the final document. Ms. Colquitt asked to see the final document before this is done and was advised the Council would receive copies. Mr. Wagner responded to Mr. Dockett's comment about regularly scheduled groups and how the tenant would be responsible for scheduling use in the other half of the building and asked the City Manager if the City would still be able to stipulate priorities in scheduling the facility? Mr. Ollendorff said in the past year only one-half of the facility was used, with only four occasions when groups would have to share or miss out on using the entire facility, so no groups will be turned away and may only need to alter their plans minimally. Mr. Wagner wanted to know if the City Manager can still set priorities, as instructed by the Council, and was advised that he could, and Page 12