Minutes Five Flags Civic Ctr. Comm. 12 19 05
Five Flags Commission Meeting
December 19, 2005
PRESENT: ROD BAKKE, BRYCE PARKS, MARK NAUMAN, CYNTHIA FULLER, MIKE BRANNON
STAFF PRESENT: GENERAL MANAGER CHARLIE GARDNER, JENNIFER UPTEGRAPH, GIL SPENCE
The Commission meeting convened at 4:30 P.M. in the Manager’s Office. Chairperson Fuller presided.
Approval of Minutes:
Rod Bakke moved to approve the November 2005 Five Flags Commission Minutes.
Seconded by Mike Brannon. Motion carried 5-0.
Manager’s Activity Report:
Manager Gardner presented the commissioners with an update of the dealings
at the Five Flags Center.
FACILITY OVERVIEW:
Renovation Update:
Bleachers are still not finished, the backs on the west wall need to be installed, behind because of the collapse,
there is still a row of backs to be installed on the east wall. Having trouble getting the motor going to pull the
bleachers out, not enough traction on the concrete and are working on a solution – waiting until the ice is out.
Painters should be done by the end of this week.
The iron workers are finished, Manager Gardner and JR did a walkthrough to check the welding and buffing of
the railings upstairs and everything looks great.
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The electricians should be done by the 23 of December.
Mark Nauman informed Manager Gardner that some of the showers are still not working properly. Manager
Gardner will check into this.
The commissioners questioned the pay back as far as not being done on time, if the work isn’t completed by
the dates given. There have been about 36 change orders already.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Manager Gardner presented finances to the Commissioners. He is going to have Don Howes, the Accounting
Manager compare last year to this year and see where we currently stand.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trying to accommodate the hockey schedules, both youth and Thunderbirds in respect to the bleacher
completion. Youth hockey is happier about getting a few extra dates, had to inform them of more holds, but
trying to keep conversions to one day. They seemed happier at the resident client meeting today.
Although, the ice will be down between the Bull ride and Disney On Ice. The process for building the ice is
flood, freeze, paint, flood etc. It’s a very time consuming process.
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The Bull ride goes on Sale Dec. 30, that is January 13 & 14. Manager Gardner tried to explain to both the
Bull ride and Disney that this was a very short time frame as far as on-sale with the events being so close.
Discussion ensued regarding ice time versus scheduled events. Possibly come up with an actual policy when
issues arise.
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Manager Gardner explained that by bringing in Disney, if they do well, the same company represents Ringling
Bros Circus – and we have an opportunity to get that as well.
The ushers/security are still having a few issues with moving everyone out of the building after games, onto the
Locust St. porch. It’s a matter of getting everyone used to the change.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was brought to Manager Gardner’s attention that there are a few of the security staff that have been
gruff/rude with clients/customers. Manager Gardner will talk with Peggy Degnan regarding these issues and
get them resolved.
Per caps is up this year – averaging approximately $4.00 per person.
There is a leak upstairs near where the Thunderbirds set up their product stand – Manager Gardner will also
look into this. He was unaware of the problem.
BOOKINGS
Commission reviewed show dates – both booked and holds along with ticket sales counts for upcoming
performances.
With no further business to discuss, Mike Brannon moved to adjourn, Rod Bakke seconded. Motion
carried. 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Fuller, Chairperson
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