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GRAND OPERA HOUSE ADVISORY BOARD
M I N U T E S
AUGUST 16, 2010
GRAND OPERA HOUSE LOBBY
Present: Diane Popowski, Mary Louise Lewis, Marvin Mengeling, Diane Lowe, Marilyn
Rogge, Burk Tower and Marilyn Haberkorn. Barbara Baier was excused. Also present
were GOH Executive Director Joe Ferlo and General Services Director Jon Urben.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Rogge called the meeting to order at 7 P.M.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 17, 2010 MEETING:
It was motioned by Haberkorn, seconded by Lewis, that the May 17, 2010, minutes be
approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Rogge noted that following
the meeting Mr. Urben and Mr. Ferlo would be happy to provide a short tour to members
to show the most recent progress in the renovation project.
OLD BUSINESS: UPDATE OF THE GRAND RENOVATION
Mr. Urben presented updates on the repairs including:
Balcony carpet was installed;
Seat reinstallation should be complete by end of August;
Facilities staff are wrapping up all final minor maintenance projects;
Lyster Painting will begin wallpaper seam repairs next week;
Final cleaning and carpet cleaning set to begin early September.
Mr. Ferlo presented updates from the Grand Foundation, including:
Lounge expected to be completed by Labor Day;
Ticket sales for Grand launch events going well;
Various community events planned week of September 13 to welcome public
back into Grand
October programming has the “Grand Goes Gothic” with many events to follow.
The Valley “Scene” magazine is making the Grand renovation their cover story
for an upcoming edition. Photo opportunity for the cover on August 23 at 5:30
p.m.
Some discussion then followed on the status of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts. Mr.
Ferlo noted the fundraising was ongoing and would be updated regularly in the coming
months.
It was noted that Dick and Mary Louise Lewis were able to provide Oscar Boldt an
airplane ride during EAA and took the opportunity to thank him for the fine work Boldt
did on the Grand renovation project.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was suggested that the November 15 meeting be scheduled at the Roxy beginning at
5:30 p.m. Mr. Urben was asked to coordinate the details and notify members.
There being no other business, it was motioned by Lewis and seconded by Haberkorn
that the Grand Opera House Advisory Board adjourn at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Urben, Secretary
cc Mark Rohloff, City Manager