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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council August 28, 2006 Page 6 The next steps are to receive confirmation from Mayfield Village that the program and intent of design as defined in this report and presentation is accepted. They would like to continue on the project and see it all the way through. The next phase is fine tuning the program and the floor plans, design development where they work through the details of the space and finally producing contract documents that will then be used for negotiation. This is something that a lot of people would like to see happen as soon as possible and they can work with Mayfield Village to expedite this project to the greatest extent that they can but they would need to have authorization to proceed. The floor was then opened for discussion. Mr. Saponaro explained to everyone that a meeting took place on July 20~. As a result of their discussions, Angela and Ray went back and retooled some of the thoughts that they had and fine tuned some things. We will all have to digest this feasibility report before making any decisions. Certainly while we have them here if anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to take advantage and ask. Tom Fulton, Executive Director of Fairmount Center introduced himself and guests with him, Fred Sternfeld, Director of Theater, Scott Lax, Director of Writing and Associate Director of Strategic Planning for Fairmount Center and Shirley Kolenic, Administrative Director. They looked at the plans extensively when they were at the meeting on the 20~'. Tom emphasized that as they are major stakeholders in this process, this design is important to them.. They had a tough challenge to turn a sanctuary into a theater. They have done a remarkable job satisfying all of the needs of a fully professional theater and in utilizing the workrooms downstairs to make it work for them and Mayfield Village. A new brochure with Fairmount Center information and fall classes will be coming out shortly which includes a very robust theater program which Fred directs, a robust creative writing program that Scott directs and some very interesting music programs. Dance has not been added because the floors are not ready. They have a Fairmount Youth Pops Orchestra coming in, a youth theater from toddlers to professionals and writing classes for adults and for teens. Their expectations about this space have risen also over the last two years during negotiations using the space. What these guys have done is put the cap on it and said okay. Fairmount looked at and said, yes, we can now seriously think about making this a professional space. Tom asked Fred and Scott to say something quickly about what they are doing and what their plans are so you can see what they are planning to do in relation to this space. Fred indicated that he envisions bringing in all kinds of performing arts events into this space, a professional theater and a teen and youth theater. With a professional theater, they can create events that will rival any other region and make Mayfield Village a mecca for audiences and performers from all over to create a whole new venue. For teen and youth as well, they will be dropped off from all over the region. They have already begun. They have a summer camp which had 155 kids this last summer. They were located in Chagrin Falls. There is some talk about possibly in the future doing something with land in the Metroparks that Mayfield Village