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<br /> In response to a question, Mr. Reynolds said that the Oregon Repertory Theatre <br />e would have added 40-45 dates to the usage of the Soreng Theatre, not including <br /> the ORTis Christmas production. He added that the present number of holds on <br /> the theater did not include any ORT productions. In regard to cleaning costs <br /> for the hall, Mr. Reynolds said this cost was recovered in the rental fee, <br /> adding that the cleaning required was minimal. Answering a question on private <br /> ticket sales, Mr. Reynolds explained that all tickets supplied to the tenants <br /> were considered sold unless they were returned prior to the closing of the <br /> show. <br /> In response to a question by Mr. Holmer, Mr. Reynolds said that he did not <br /> remember the first yearls budget for the Soreng Theatre. He said that he did <br /> not have the actual figures on the present budget, but that the amount taken in <br /> was far below what was budgeted. He explained that the deficit would be covered <br /> by a donor whose intent would be to encourage the opportunity for local artists <br /> to perform in the center. Ms. Wooten added that it was the spirit of many of <br /> the donors to the center to encourage local artists, stressing that many people <br /> felt the center could remain vital only so long as local artists performed <br /> there. Mr. Holmer acknowledged that the organizations were worthwhile, but he <br /> still wanted to flag the possible $6,000 deficit as an expenditure. Mayor <br /> Keller said that the additional dates picked up by ORT would help to decrease <br /> the deficit. <br /> Public hearing was opened. <br /> Linda Devine, 795 Willamette Street, Eugene, said she was the Executive Director <br /> of the Lane Regional Arts Council. She read a statement from the council into <br />e the record supporting the rental structure. The statement said the council <br /> saw the reduced rental rate as a signal that the Hult Center welcomed the use of <br /> the Soreng Theatre by local artists. She said the council was aware that the <br /> rental costs were only a portion of the total cost for performing in the space, <br /> the average additional cost being over $600 per night. She said that the <br /> council was requesting that any press releases promoting the lowered rental rate <br /> for the Soreng Theatre include a statement informing local independent performers <br /> of the range of additional costs. She said that this information would preclude <br /> later explanations. She urged the council and the Hult Center staff to look <br /> closely at the competitive stance of the center to increase use of the facility <br /> and how such use could affect the market for the use of the Community Center for <br /> the Performing Arts and other performing facilities in the metro area. She said <br /> the Arts Council felt that it was necessary for all facilities to remain alive <br /> to provide a diverse showcase for the area talent. She asked the council to <br /> approve the proposed rental structure, but to also view other policy changes in <br /> regard to their impact on the entire arts community. In response to request by <br /> Mayor Keller, Ms. Devine repeated her statement on press releases, adding that <br /> none of the news coverage on the proposed rental structure had included the <br /> additional costs of renting the Soreng Theatre. <br /> Sura John Lentz, 5115 Fox Hollow Road, Eugene, said he was a former co-coordi- <br /> nator of the Community Center for the Performing Arts and was currently on the <br /> board of directors for that facility and for the Lane Regional Arts Council. He <br /> said he was also a singer and musician. He said the CCPA recognized that the <br /> proposed rate change would probably provide more access for local artists to the <br />- <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 26, 1983 Page 7 <br />