Memo Arts Facility Discussion•
CITY OF HOPKINS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 5, 1996
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Steven C. Mielke, City Manager A
SUBJECT: Arts Facility -- Discussion of Next Steps
At the April 9 work session, staff wishes to discuss with the
Council a proposed package of items which need to be resolved as
we head toward the construction of the arts facility. Included
with this memo is an outline of proposed issues which need to be
resolved. The purpose of the April 9 meeting is not to resolve
those issues, but instead to verify that the topics cover all the
items that the HRA will want us to resolve.
It's anticipated that the staff will back with some of these
items during the first part of May, asking for action on some of
them.
The Fund Development Committee and the Facilities Committee are
both beginning their work, and they will also be recommending
action on some of these items.
Attachment: Arts Center 4/5/96
A. Ownership, Operation /Management
1. Ownership
- Assumed to be City and tax exempt
- Name of facility
2. Operation
- Organizational structure
(Council, staff, community roles)
ARTS CENTER
- Master lease vs. multiple leases
(Affects management costs and structure)
- Letters of intent
B. Design /Construction
1. Construction managers vs. design /build approach
(Assumes we use method to get guaranteed price)
2. Revised design concept to meet $35 million budget and
30,500 square foot design
3. Schedule of design to construction
(Assumes design will begin as funds are raised)
4. Approvals process- -site plan, parking management
5. Tenant occupancy /grand opening
C. Fund Raising
1. Establish fiscal agent
2. Establish financial policies
3. Fund raising plan /schedule
(Currently in organizational stage)
D. Funding Commitments
- City
- State
- School District
- Tenants
4/5/96