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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19960605_Councilman Smith letter to Baker and HindOFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 990 Palm Street ■ San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 ® 805/781-7119 ® FAX 80S/781-7109 June 6, 1996 Dr. Warren Baker President, Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Greg Hind, President Foundation for the Performing Arts 3765 South Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Warren and Greg: Upon our return from a brief vacation to participate in my daughter's wedding in Washington, D.C., Dan and I were disappointed to read the T-T account of the recommended naming of the Performing Arts Center. I support all efforts to showcase major donors in fund development efforts. And, in line with that, the major donors are the City of San Luis Obispo ($5 million +), primarily local donors to the Foundation ($8 million), and the taxpayers of the State of California ($17 million). We all appreciate Mr. Cohan's contribution to our community effort and, I for one, encourage the naming of some area of the PAC after him ... and maybe Warren Sinsheimer ... and maybe Gerry and Peggy Peterson ... and others. I know such motivates latent donors. But, let's emphasize the unique partnership of government and community spirit that has truly driven the creation of our world -class facility. That name should be broad -based and meaningful to the highest percentage of the donor population. C The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. L`1 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410 io -lity of San luis OBISp0 Dr. Warren Baker June 5, 1996 We're all excited about the Performing Arts Center and it is imperative to keep that celebratory spirit alive. We must continue to inspire the inclusionary aura as residents support the PAC with their attendance at events with a sense of community pride and ownership. Sincerely, Ci Kathy .Smith Council Member NTfi . m c: City Council Dr. Bill Boldt, Vice President, University Advancement Mr. Frank Lebens, Vice President, Administration and Finance Mr. Warren Sinsheimer, Former President, Foundation for Performing Arts Center Mrs. Myra Heslop, Executive Director, Foundation for the Performing Arts Center Mr. Ron Regier, Managing Director, Performing Arts Center Mr. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer Mr. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney P.S. Please give our best to Carly. See you at the Hard Hat Ball!