Meeting Agenda:

The Varsity Theatre Task Force will have its next meeting on Monday, March 18 at 8:30am at the Chapel Hill Public Library, Room A. The Task Force will be addressing the questions raised in the public charge below.

Task Force Background:

Public Charge: Consider the possible use of the Varsity Theatre at 123 East Franklin Street as a community performing arts center.

Specific Charge: Determine the following:

• What would be the vision for such a venue? What types of programming would be appropriate and desired by our community?
• How would such a venue meet community needs, reflect community values, and attract a wide range of individuals to the Downtown and what would be the economic impact on the Downtown?
• What would be the costs of this conversion for both acquisition and necessary refurbishment – and how long would it require? How would these costs be paid for and what kinds of partnership(s) might be feasible?
• What would be the business model of the new entity in terms of ownership, ongoing management, and ability to be financially secure and self-sustaining?

Public Notice:

Notice is being provided that this meeting, in addition to providing notice for a Mayor/Council Committee, would also constitute a meeting of the Town Council under the open meetings laws if five or more Council members attend. Only recommendations are formulated at committee meetings. Recommendations will be considered at a regular Council meeting for official action by the Council.