Minutes Five Flags C. Ctr 2 19Five Flags Commission Meeting
February 19, 2001
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Rod Bakke, Mike Brannon, Cynthia Fuller
Gary Dolphin, Steve Sesterhenn
Jamie Blum, Jodi Lukens
The Five Flags Commission meeting convened at 9:06 a.m. in the Manager's office at Five Flags
Center. Chairperson Mike Brannon presided.
Minutes of January 15, 2001 meeting were approved.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
Acting Manager Jamie Blum commented to the Commission that it had been a rumor for a long time
but now was reality that the Dubuque Fighting Saints were leaving. The Commission members
discussed their feelings on the departure. Jamie indicated that at the budget hearing, Gil Spence
would discuss what impact the Saints departure would have on the Five Flags Center.
Jamie told the Commission members that about 50 applications were accepted for the Manager's
position. Gil Spence had reviewed the applications and reported that 60-70% of the applicants were
not qualified. The interview committee will consist of 7 people, Sue Czeshinski, Rick Dickinson, Rich
Russell, Randy Peck, Rod Bakke, Gil Spence and Jamie Blum. They hope to have a decision made
by the end of March and hopefully have someone in place a month later.
During information sharing Jamie said that budget hearing will be Wednesday evening with the
dinner at 5:15 p.m. John Snider, Concessions Manager hired an Assistant Concession Manager
and he seems to be working out well. John tried Dominos pizza at the High School Basketball
Classic and that went over very well. Iowa Winter Games had a nice weekend and Hempstead High
School was in the theater for the first time and was very pleased. Hempstead plans on returning
again later this year. Coming up the first weekend in March will be the High School JV Tournament
following with Substate and the Home Show.
Rod Bakke inquired on why the High School ,IV Tournament was not listed on the media calendar
of events. It wes explained that the events that we do not sell tickets for usually does not appear on
that listing. Jamie will look into this situation and make a decision for the upcoming media calendars.
Jamie told the Commissioners that the only scoreboard panel that was available was purchased by
McDonald's. The sign is not ready to be put up yet, but as soon as it is available it will be installed.
Rod Bakke thanked Jamie for the great job she has been doing. He also extended the compliment
to the rest of the Five Flags staff for their hard work.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Brannon
Chairperson