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?. i., CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMISSION HELD IN OLD TOWN HALL APRIL 6, 2005 NIINi7TES 1. ROLL CALL: Chairman R. Garland called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Chairman R. Gazland, Commission Members; B. Brown, D. Frazier, G. Yustick, and B. Martindale. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Thomas O'Grady, School Superintendent Dr. Stanic, ABSENT: Commission member C. Birney II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: B. Martindale moved to approve the March 2, 2005, Cultural Activities minutes as written. G. Yustick seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. III. NEW BUSINESS: Presentation by the Board of Education's Architect on proposed school buildings. Dr. Stanic thanked the commission for allowing the school board to present their concept for capital improvements within the school district. He indicated that the Architectural Vision Crroup from Westlake provided a hardcopy of the schools concepts which will be reviewed. There are many needs within the school district however, not a11 of those needs can be addressed. He would like to see a new 800 seat auditorium such as Westlake's 8.9 million dollar building however, that is not realistic. The middle school auditorium will be revamped. A V G Presentation: The following individuals were present from Architectural Vision Group to present the schools concepts; Mr. Abbs the President, Mr. Smiltars the Vice President, Mr. Kreiner the Education Planner, and Mr. Krepop the Designer. A V G was asked to look at the existing auditorium in regards to lighting, seating, sound systems and new finishes for the room. They looked at how an orchestra could or could not play on the existing stage and the benefits of extending the existing stage. As the existing facility would not only house school functions but communiiy functions as well. By expanding the stage outward 6-feet, it would allow room for a 70 piece orchestra. They also looked at adding an orchestra pit for those times when musical productions are performed. There aze two ways to consiruct an orchestra pit; 1) build a pit which would work on a hydraulic system. 2) build the pit and have a panel system which could be placed over the orchestra pit when not in use. The balcony would be utilized in its present configuration as it can not be changed. Carpeting and fxed theater seats would be put in place and staggered to make sure you are not looking at the back of a persons head. Between the main floor and balcony seating would accommodate about 600 people. It was indicated that by extending the stage outward it would alter the line of view of the audience in the balcony. They are looking at a color scheme that would match the