1965/05/13MINUTES
DATE:
PLACE:
PRESIDING
OFFICER:
ANAHEIM STADIUM COMMISSION
May 13, 1965
Anaheim City Hall, City Council Conference Room
Rector L. Coons, Chairman
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Coons at 1:35 P.M.
PRESENT:
ALSO
PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS
Rex L. Coons, Chairman
Harry Knisely
Dick Glover
Charles Currier
Tom Liegler, Stadium Manager
Alan Watts, Deputy City Attorney
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
Paul Hughes
Doug Farley, Anaheim Area Visitors & Convention Bureau
Cal Winfrey, Disneyland Hotel
Phil Hanf, Anaheim Bulletin
Jack Boettner, Los Angeles Times
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of May 6, 1965 were approved as written with the exception of the following
correction. The last sentence on page 1 should have read:
"He said that John Nuveen hoped to present a proposal to the Community Center
Authority at their meeting of May 24th."
REVIEW OF DALLAS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM RENTAL SCHEDULES
Mr. Liegler distributed copies of the report of rental fees, cost figures, etCo, on the
Dallas Memorial Auditorium for the Commission's study and review. This report is to be
added to their portfolio.
GENERAL REVIEW OF PORTFOLIO
Mr. Liegler introduced Mr. Doug Farley, Anaheim Area Visitors & Convention Bureau and
Mr. Cal Winfrey, Disneyland Hotel to the Commission. Mr. Farley and Mr. Winfrey joined
the Commission in discussion of rental rates that might be charged for the Anaheim Con-
vention Center.
Mr. Farley suggested that some differentiation be made between an outside group (using the
barometer of one days travel) and a local group. For instance, rental rates for the arena
and meeting rooms would be based on the number of hotel rooms ordered through the Visitors
& Convention Bureau or upon proven stay in the City of Anaheim.
Mr. Winfrey very definitely felt that flexibility should be given the Convention Center
sales arm because of the competition in surrounding areas.
ANAI{EIM STADIUM COMMISSION MINUTES May 13, 1965
GENERAL REVIEW OF PORTFOLIO (Continued)
It was decided that a tabulation of rental prices of facilities in this area will be
compiled and reported at one of the future meetings.
During summer months local people receive true value of center for trade shows, sporting
events, etc~, as local hotel rooms are filled and few conventions would be scheduled.
Mr. Coons stated his figures showed an operational cost of about $3,000° per day° It
was brought out that the room tax plus receipts from the general fund can possibly pay
for the debt retirement° Mr. Winfrey indicated an Anaheim rental rate could be $°22 per
sq. ft. versus Dallas at $°25 per sq. ft. and San Francisco at $.29 per sq. ft.
Chairman Coons asked Mr. Farley what price he has quoted to scheduled future bookings?
Ail conventions sold to date are on a "competitive rate" basis, Mr. Farley stated that
the contracts could be signed as soon as he has an established rate to offer.
Mr. Coons stated that a set of fees could be recommended to the City Council and a
provision made that the Stadium and Convention Center Manager has the right to deviate
from these figures, under certain conditions, perhaps up to 10%~ Anything varying from
t~is must get the Commission of City Council approval. It was suggested that perhaps
the Commission can be given the authority to approve all variances.
Mr. Farley pointed out that we must be very careful to protect the restaurants and
motel business and therefore not "undersell" the meeting rooms and food facilities
in the Convention Center.
Mr. Farley and Mr. Winfrey will be invited back to the Commission meetings to join
in further discussion of rental fees for the Convention Center.
TRIP TO SAN DIEGO
Mr. Liegler had the schedule of dates for the San Diego Baseball Club and will arrange
a trip on May 27th to view their convention facility and stadium° It was decided that
the Commissioners would leave about 10:00 AoM~ from the stadium office.
MEETING TIME
All future meetings will convene at 2:00 P~M. instead of 1:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Glover moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Knisely.
Motion carried.
Adjourned 3:15 P°M~
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA TANNER, Secretary