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Commissioner Dibiase discussed with Mr. Wolfe what was being requested of the Commission, and whether recommending this Donor Recognition Policy would be setting a policy for other City facilities. Mr. Wolfe advised that this Policy would be specific to the Firehouse Arts Center, and is a method being used by other communities to help raise funds for specific projects. Commissioner Dibiase also agreed with Chairperson Pentin's comments about the number of areas being recommended for donor recognition. Commissioner Ellgas also agreed with the comments made by Chairperson Pentin and Commissioner Dibiase. She was not opposed to naming rooms and theater seats, but had concerns about many of the other locations. Commissioner Ellgas would also like to see a list of pre- approved wall quotes, and thought it was prudent that approval from the Parks and Recreation Commission was being sought regarding the proposed Naming Policy. Commissioner Kummer was unhappy with the proposed Policy, saying it felt like "NASCAR" with all of the donor recognition plaques. He supports a Donor Recognition Policy, but was concerned with the number of recognition areas being suggested. Commissioner Kummer had questions about corporate sponsorships, and what would happen if a company was purchased or changed its name. Mr. Jorgensen advised that Michael Roush, City Attorney, was looking into that issue. He also informed the Commission that he would be discussing with ELS, the project design firm, overall aesthetics of the PCAC recommendations. Commissioner Kinzer agreed with the comments of his fellow Commissioners, and felt it was important for this Commission and the City to be prepared for these types of requests to come up in other areas, i.e. trails. He felt it was important to make the right decisions now. Chairperson Pentin advised that an email had been received from Commissioner Narum, who indicated general support but also expressed concerns with overdoing recognition areas. Chairperson Pentin indicated that supplemental naming is a concern, and wondered where it would stop. He also asked what role the Parks and Recreation Commission would have once the building was completed. Mr. Wolfe advised that the Civic Arts Commission was taking the lead on the Firehouse Arts Center naming policy, but concerns from this Commission would be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. Chairperson Pentin would like to see coordination with the Parks and Recreation Commission on this project, especially for exterior elements facing Lion's Wayside Park. Mr. Jorgensen discussed with Commissioner Dibiase ways to handle naming recognition of removable theater seats. He also advised that one of the goals of PCAF is to provide funds for an Arts Endowment. A motion was made by Chairperson Pentin, seconded by Commissioner Kummer, to accept the proposed Firehouse Naming Opportunities and Donor Recognition Policy, as outlined in the staff recommendation. The Commission expresses concems about the extent of proposed naming opportunities for the facility; requests that a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission be added as a liaison to the PCAC; and that exterior elements of the project be brought back for review and recommendation by the Commission. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 3