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<br />- <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />arts groups about the rate of growth. He said growth must level off in the next <br />24 months but at a higher level than before. He observed that the haste was <br />based on the notion that AMSI groups should perform as resident companies in <br />the HCPA, whi 1 e recogni zi ng that takes a 1 eap forward in budget pl anning, <br />fundraising, and artistic development. <br /> <br />Ms. Johnston said when the Eugene Symphony planned to get into the HCPA at a <br />qual i ty 1 evel , the goal was that the next few years be years of stabi 1 i zation. <br />She said the question now is whether this season can be finished. The symphony <br />is already projected to cut back next year. Ms. Johnston stated that what the <br />community can afford is the question. It is now known what it costs to perform <br />in the HCPA. <br /> <br />Ms. L. Smith said that for the opera one of the problems was no choice but to <br />move into the HCPA because opera would not have been attended otherwise. She <br />said the cost for the first season or two will be higher than later. She noted <br />that the opera cannot cut back on the musici ans' sa1 ary but the scope of the <br />season can be cut. <br /> <br />Mr. Hansen noted that one problem is that expenses are higher. He asked if <br />there are built-in charges that could be reduced. Mr. Toland replied the opera <br />and ballet recently met in the HCPA with Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Pelletier, and Mr. <br />Dustrud to find ways to reduce costs there. The more productions, the more cost <br />will be reduced because of familiarity with the facility. It is costing $10,000 <br />per production this season. However, as time goes on, efficiencies will reduce <br />the cost. <br /> <br />Mr. McDonnell, responding to Ms. B. Smith's CfJestion, said all arts groups are <br />hoping to stabilize. The performing arts groups are an asset to the community <br />and are inclined to remain in Eugene to present to Lane County audiences the best <br />this area has to offer. To survive, they must play to the audience's expectations <br />in the HCPA and that is a quantum leap. Costs have been extraordinary. He said <br />a 35-percent growth rate is anticipated now. <br /> <br />Responding to a question, Mr. Reeves said conflicts in scheduling have been <br />eliminated. Mr. Toland added that those problems were a reflection of start-up <br />of a new facility. Mr. Reeves also said a second phone line would be helpful. <br /> <br />Mr. Miller said that the City government's priorities and how those are reflected <br />to staff in terms of decision-making are important. For example, he asked if <br />Mr. Reynolds' job is to operate the HCPA at a profit or to keep local people <br />involved. <br /> <br />Responding to a question, Mr. Snyder indicated the Eugene Arts Foundation hopes <br />to function in advance of the new fiscal year so grants can be built into perform- <br />ing arts companies' budgets. He said meetings have been held two or three times <br />a week for analyzing the cash flow picture. Mr. Snyder said $3.5 million of the <br />$5.5 million goal has been raised in commitments. Of that $3.5, $2 million have <br />been received in cash. Also, commitments totaling $4.7 have been received. Mr. <br />Snyder said endowments are not now funded but will be funded over the next few <br />years. He said EAF is within $2,000 of completing the capital commitment to the <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council <br /> <br />March 14, 1983 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br />
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