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Commissioner Wahl discussed the Century House being a suitable location for wedding and asked about the group size the facility would be able to accommodate. Ms. Murphy stated that a group of 90 for an outside wedding could be accommodated, an indoor wedding would need to be a smaller size. Commissioner Fields discussed use a gazebo for an outdoor wedding with the large room inside being used for a buffet meal. Ms. Murphy provided information about square footage inside the facility. Commissioner Hottle suggested classes that the community desires be offered at this facility and Chairperson Bowers questioned whether specialty classes had been provided at this facility in 2014. Commissioner Fields felt the 2nd floor configuration for the facility should be left in its original state and that an outside elevator to provide access be added. She also suggested another building be added to the site with a catering kitchen and ADA restroom. Commissioner Wahl suggested bi folds could be used on the 2nd floor. Both commissioners felt strongly that as many of the original aspects of this facility be retained. Ms. Murphy reminded Commissioners that this agenda item was to discuss programming usage for this facility and asked that they discuss this. Commissioner Wahl felt it was important to create the space first then it could be decided what programs would fit. She stated that she would like for Century House renovation be for restoring it to its originality and then the commission could look at what programs and events should be placed in it. Chairperson Bowers felt a decision should be made to decide on the kind of events for the facility and then make this a special event kind of place and could add another building on the site. Commissioner Deckert questioned if staff had been receiving calls for uses at this facility. Ms. Murphy indicated no calls received recently, but previously had been for rentals and camps, occasionally for weddings. Commissioner Fields felt the parking issue should be addressed with neighbors. Commissioner Deckert agreed that the parking situation was a big consideration. Commissioner Hekl was unsure about the top choices for this facility as being indicated by other commissioners. She felt a survey of the community should be done to gather information. Commissioners Hekl and Wahl discussed at length the history factor of this facility. Chairperson Bowers felt the exterior historical factor of the facility could be retained but the inside should be changed to accommodate functionality for programming. He also felt maximum use of the lot should be considered when considering what programs and rental activity could take place. Commissioner Wahl stated she felt strongly about being able to offer this facility for small weddings and events. She wants programming that can be accommodated in the house as it is now without any changes as there is a venue need for small weddings and small classes. Parks and Recreation Commission August 8, 2019 Page 7