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Advisory Committee Meeting
August 5, 1993
The Museum Advisory Committee met in the Museum at 12 : 00 Noon,
Thursday, August 5, 1993 . Members Present: Gene Pennebaker,
Dwayne Dean, Ruth O'Brien, Deborah Kobelan, Alda Klett, Susie
Sedwick, Art Howerton, Delbert Hooper, Cindy Gamez, and Alicia
Perez . Members Absent: Linda Cano and Sharon Brower.
Chair Alicia Perez called the meeting to order, and the minutes
of the July 1st meeting were approved as written.
The absence of Susie Sedwick from the last meeting was excused
for good cause.
4a . Rick Stryker introduced Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park &
Recreation Department . Mr. Matthews advised that the proposal
for the picnic tables for the Watergarden side of the Museum is
as follows :
4 units each: 36" diameter round table with 3 curved benches
(could seat about 6 adults and 10 children)
Wood tables would be subject to vandalism, and metal would rust .
Therefore, stone was chosen. Also, it was felt that stone would
provide a more formal look. (Round tables and curved benches
will also deter people from sleeping on these picnic tables in
the evening. ) The benches will have concrete pads underneath
them (cost to be absorbed by the Park & Recreation Department) .
The Parks Department maintains the grounds around the Museum, and
these tables will be included in that upkeep. The cost for each
picnic unit will be $861, for a total cost of $3 , 500 . The
Advisory Committee unanimously approved this plan. Alda Klett
advised that, at their last Board meeting, the Museum Auxiliary
voted to assist monetarily with this project but did not decide
on a specific amount . The Friends will be asked to participate
in support of this project .
4b. Lynne Dean presented a group rate policy for the Committee' s
consideration. Since she has been handling group tours for the
Columbus Fleet, she' s been getting requests for group rates for
the Museum. Attached is the proposed group rate policy for
children and adults .
A combination ticket with the Columbus Fleet has also been in
demand. Museum staff now takes the reservations for the Columbus
Fleet, so this would not require additional staffing or expense.
However, it would provide additional benefits for the Museum.
The proposed combination ticket policy is attached. The Advisory
Committee voted unanimously to accept both the group rate and the
combination ticket policies .
4c . Mr. Stryker asked John Meek, Museum Educator, to check on
the cost of rental facilities for birthday parties . The Museum
currently charges $25 for non-members and $20 for members for the
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use of the Classroom for 3 hours for up to 20 children (the host
must clean the room) plus the "Black Hole" game . Mr. Meek
reported on various facilities and their costs, all of which were
much greater than the Museum' s charge. Mr . Stryker asked the
Committee to consider whether or not the Museum' s price should be
increased. The members advised they want more information but
would, possibly, be in favor of increasing the non-member fee.
4d. John Meek also reported on the Summer Program. 127 students
attended a total of 12 classes (it takes 5 children to make a
class) . The two teachers hired were exceptional . They did all
the work: setup, teach and tear down. The 3-5 years age group
class was the most popular; 6-8 years age group was moderately
successful; and the 9-13 years age group classes did not make .
The teachers will meet with John to discuss which classes and
techniques were successful and which were not . Mr . Meek also
talked about developing workshop-type programs for the weekends
throughout the year and reported on other aspects of the educa-
tion program.
4e. The Xeriscape Project is under construction. The first
kiosk will be under construction by the end of this month. The
walks are being laid, and the "in kind" type of work taking place
will be able to be seen after the walks are in.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at
1 :20 p.m.
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