HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 18, 1999 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL
JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WITH THE OLD LODI UNION HIGH
SCHOOL SITE FOUNDATION
HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE
125 S. HUTCHINS STREET, LODI
TUESDAY, MAY 18,1999
6:00 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Nakanishi, Pennino (left at 7:15 p.m.) and Land (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members — Mann
Present representing the Foundation — Steward Adams, Bradley Alderson, Bruce Burlington,
Daphne Felde, Julia Gillespie, Frank Johnson, Norman King, Jeffrey Kirst,
John Ledbetter, Phil Lenser, Evelyn Olson, Chuck Simpson and Dennis
Bennett (Chairman)
Also present from the City: Deputy City Manager Keeter, Community Center Director Lange,
City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche
2. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF MUTUAL CONCERN
Mayor Land welcomed the group and introduced the members of the Lodi City Council and staff
who were present. Mayor Land then gave an update on various City projects and activities.
Foundation Chairman Bennett presented to the Mayor a check in the amount of $25,000, which
will go toward the loan repayment for the Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts and Conference
Center.
Mr. Bennett then gave a presentation on the accomplishments and donated dollars received,
indicating that the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation has received $1 million since
October 1997.
A comprehensive binder of information regarding Hutchins Street Square was distributed to
everyone in attendance. Subjects covered included, but were not limited to, the Hutchins Street
Square organizational chart, volunteers, rentals, partnerships and marketing.
A lengthy discussion followed with open and comprehensive dialogue between the members of
the Lodi City Council and the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation members.
The City's capital budget was discussed briefly. It was pointed out that 85% of these funds are
presently being directed to debt repayment for the Square. Other City capitol needs were
discussed and how the remaining 15% of these funds are now being allocated to meet these
needs.
Mayor Land introduced the members of the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation who
were in attendance.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk