renovations for new flooring and a new fan system which brings the total for the
project to $85,621. This amount is under what was budgeted. Councilmember
Tolan asked which type of flooring is proposed. Mr. Dodson stated they would
like to go with the epoxy flooring due to cleaning and maintenance.
Councilmember Johnson asked about any anticipated increases in cost. Mr.
Dodson stated they have budgeted $90,000 for the project. Councilmember
Tolan made a motion to approve the proposal for the restroom renovations at
Brown Park and Etowah River Park in an amount not to exceed $85,621.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, and it was approved
unanimously.
C.
Discussion of Sunnyside Mural Concept - Theatre Events and Facilities
Director Kristin Norton Green - Attachment 11C
Attachments:
Theatre Events and Facilities Director Kristin Norton Green discussed the
November 2023 Request for Qualifications that was submitted considering the
public input received from the City’s Multicultural Festival. Ms. Norton Green
stated the City received qualifications from sixteen artists. The Cultural Arts
Commission reviewed each artist and selected three who would be asked to
develop concepts to be presented to a Selection Committee. Ms. Norton Green
stated the concept that has been distributed to Council at their seats is the
recommended concept from the Selection Committee. The Cultural Arts
Commission has also reviewed the concept and voted to recommend approval to
the Council. Approval will be asked for at the next meeting. Councilmember
Yawn verified the concept can be provided to the public. City Manager Billy
Peppers stated it was fine to share what is being proposed.
D.
Discussion of Canton Theatre Lighting and Sound Upgrade - Theatre Events
and Facilities Director Kristin Norton Green - Attachment 11D
Attachments:
Ms. Norton Green stated very little has been done to upgrade the lighting and
sound equipment since the City acquired the theatre in the late 1990s. Ms.
Norton Green reviewed the scope of work as provided in the agenda item
attachment. The City received seven proposals and a Selection Committee has
chosen to go with CCS. Mayor Pro Tem Waterman asked what the theatre will be
able to offer that it cannot provide now. Ms. Norton Green discussed how the
upgrades will meet the requests from renters, raise rental rates, have more quality
acts, and add an educational component. Councilmember Johnson asked how
long the proposed equipment would last the City. Ms. Norton Green said the City
would be set for at least ten years. Councilmember McGrew asked where the
funds will come from for this project. Assistant City Manager Nathan Ingram
stated it was originally budgeted with Sales Tax however he will be checking
with Finance to see if Hotel/Motel Taxes could be used. Councilmember Tolan
asked about timing for the project. Ms. Norton Green stated it would take a
couple of months to receive all the equipment and she is hoping for installation
in August. Mayor Pro Tem Waterman asked if there were any plans for the
balcony. Ms. Norton Green stated she is not aware of any plans.
E.
Discussion of a Text Amendment for the Expansion of Nonconforming
Parcels - Community Development Director Kevin Turner - Attachment 11E
Attachments:
Community Development Director Kevin Turner stated a public hearing will be
