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Ms. Dennis felt there were many opportunities for partnership that would increase value <br />to both associations. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti believed that kind of coordination could increase the advertising to help <br />all concerned. <br /> <br /> Gary Schwaegerle, 189 West Angela Street, was happy to see everyone working together. <br />He wanted the City to waive the fee for nonprofit organizations to use the Senior Center when <br />benefits are contributed for seniors. With regard to the 10% charge, when an organization <br />sponsors an event there is a cost and it is necessary to make some profit. He expressed the need <br />for a community center that can be used by the nonprofit organizations. <br /> <br /> Duane Fields, 720 Main Street, Boardmember of the PDA, strongly opposed the 10% <br />charge to nonprofit organizations. However, PPIE signed a contract and knew from the <br />beginning what it would cost and it should be paying the fee. He believed all this discussion has <br />had a negative effect on the organizations and the city. He believed the downtown association <br />is struggling and it needs to reevaluate its operation. He objected to a proposal to charge the <br />classic car owners a per car fee for the downtown event. They contribute greatly to the <br />downtown businesses. <br /> <br /> There was no further testimony. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Ms. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Mohr, to ask the Pleasanton <br />Downtown Association to reconsider this policy. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver did not want people to get the impression that the PDA is the bad guy. It <br />is like any other nonprofit organization. It has a purpose and a budget and wants to raise funds <br />to balance that budget. In addition, it has to make sure its assessments are low enough to retain <br />its members. The PDA will make the ultimate decision on this. He referred to a comment that <br />it doesn't always collect this fee and he felt that if the PDA is not going to be consistent, it <br />needs to reevaluate the process. <br /> <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers - Dennis, Michelotti, Mohr, and Mayor Tarver <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAIN: Councilmember Pico <br /> <br /> 8 10/01/96 <br /> <br /> <br />