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NORTH OLMSTED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 1, 2004 Meeting called to order: 7:01p.m. In Attendance: Norm Baxter, Member Richard Jesse, Safety Director Randi Jones, Member Anna Kanis, Member William D. Kelley, Chairman John J. Lasko, Jr., Member Paul Miller, Councilman Betsy Drenski, Assistant Commissioner Absent: Ted DiSalvo, Commissioner Visitors: Jeff Marshall, Ice Show Tom Hatfield, NOSO Ed Garrity, NOHC Duane Limpert, Councilman Visitors' Opportunity to Address Commission Ice Show stnd Jeff Marshall spoke on behalf of the Ice Show, to take place the weekend of the 21 and 22 of May, 2004, the weekend before Memorial Day. There will be four shows: Friday night at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.; Saturday night at 8:00 p.m.; and a Sunday matinee at 3:00 p.m. It's an extremely nice ice show, but it seems as though it's the best kept secret in town. Mr. Marshall asked the Commission's assistance in both getting the word out on behalf of the Ice Show and in seeing more community involvement in the show. There is high expense in running a show of this nature, and the two ways to raise money for this venture is through participation fees and through ticket sales. It is a self-funding program. An increase in ticket sales is needed. Mr. Marshall is looking for different community groups to help in this event. The price of the tickets will be $10 for adults, $8.00 for children and seniors. There is a $3.00 charge for a program. Advertising runs $100 for a full page down to a business card size. The biggest cost for the show is the lighting, consisting of lots of color. The cost of the show, including the costumes, runs between $13,000 and $15,000. The lights run about $7,500. Again, it's a great show. Mr. Limpert asked if it could be promoted through the schools. Ms. Drenski said that flyers are distributed through the schools. It can be put into the PTA Newsletter. Mr. Marshall reported that, as April arrived, he would have more detail for the Commission. Last year, the Ice Show was designated the official bicentennial event of North Olmsted. An ad is put into the Sun Newspaper and the Westlife. The show is videotaped. Mr. Limpert suggested that it be played on the City cable channel as a means of advertising. Mr. Jesse said he would determine what the capability would be in this regard. There is no city funding for the show. It must pay for itself.