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GROUP: ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION
DATE: August 10, 1998
PRESENT: Joe Fennel, Fred Hanna, Curtis Shipley, Jim Waselues, Kit Williams, and Steve Ward
ABSENT: Alex Jerde, Carl Maguire
The regular meeting of the Advertising and Promotion Commission was called to order at the City Hall
Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Fennel.
MINUTES
It was moved by Hanna, second by Shipley to approve the minutes of the July 13 meeting. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ben Mayes presented fmancial report for July. HMR collections were $94,621, an increase of 18.60% over
July, 1997 collections. Year to date collections are $621,583, an 11.60% increase over 1997. July
expenditures were $44,837. There were no questions regarding the report. Moved by Shipley, second by
Hanna to approve the report. Motion carried.
CONVENTION AND VISITOR DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Steve Ward noted that the Convention Visitor Development report was in the agenda materials. There were
no questions.
ADVERTISING AGENCY REPORT
Susan Stirewalt reported for the agency.
OLD BUSINESS
Lease to operate Town Center
Ben Mayes reviewed changes to the lease noting that the A & P will need to provide liability insurance due
to the city being exempt from liability. Commissioners discussed (Section 901) the 60 day lease, those
present agreed it is not an issue. "Exhibit A" question was explained by Ben as the way the city writes a
lease.
Motion by Shipley to amend Section 503 as presented by City Attorney to include at the end of the first
sentence the following: recognizing that 501 (c) 3 groups shall receive a reduced rate and or fee schedule.
Bond Resolution
Ben reviewed the resolution. Jerry Rose noted that the bond attorney had drafted the resolution. Shipley
moved to approve the resolution and forward to the city, second by Waselues. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
U of A Indoor Track facility
Joe Fennel noted that the new track facility will more than likely be available during certain times for
conventions.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submi d,
President/CEO
Chamber of Commerce