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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCABMinutes_2018_08_02 824 32nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006 | 605-692-7539 | www.swiftelcenter.com Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, August 2, 2018 @ 4:00pm Conference Room Present: Kyleigh Cramer, Jeff Holm, Teri Ronning, Rod Schaefer, Nick Schmeichel, Jennifer Johnson; Paul Briseno, Brookings City Manager; Tom Richter, Swiftel Center Executive Director, Jeremy Linstad, Swiftel Center Associate Executive Director, Andrea Hogie, Swiftel Center Director of Finance. Agenda Discussions:  Teri called the meeting to order.  The May 31, 2018 minutes were approved.  June financials were presented.  The 2018 2nd quarter events, event days and attendance were presented.  A handout from Kristina gave an update on the events for August, September and October which include: Mall Outlet Clothing Sale, Wing & Brew Fest, Manure Expo, GracePoint Fall Kick off, BHS Cheer & Dance, Junk Jam, Shinedown/Godsmack Concert, Ron White, Pink Ladies Dart Tournament, SDSU Best Robotics, Bridal Show, Wedding Receptions and various meetings.  Matt was not present.  Jeremy reported on the new booking software-Ungerboeck capabilities. Phase 2 (Ticket Office & Upstairs) of the remodel are close to being complete. The conference room has a new state of the art teleconference system. He is working on combining the HVAC systems from the arena and the new side together.  Tom reported the advisory board is one member short and the city will be filling it in January. We are putting an offer in for the National Charolais Show in July 2020. The Christmas in July campaign went well. He is working on getting the outside signage updated. A flyer for the Wing Fest Ticket promotion was given to everyone. He gave a report about the IAVM National meeting which was held in Toronto Canada. We are looking at having an open house in the near future to show off the newly remodeled area. 824 32nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006 | 605-692-7539 | www.swiftelcenter.com  New City Manager Paul Briseno asked the Board’s recommendation on VenuWorks offer to purchase $100,000 of equipment to help off-set the $166,000 operating budget loss in 2017. In return, be able to sign an additional 5 year contract now to extend the remaining 3 years on our current management contract to a total of 8 years. After discussion four out of five board members were in favor of signing the 5 year contract now. They also understand with Paul being brand new to the position if he wants to sign the 5 year renewal in the future.  Teri adjourned the meeting.  Next meeting September 27, 2018 at 4:00pm.