Minnesota Ballpark Authority Board Meeting Minutes – April 3, 2014
  
Chair Steve Cramer called the board meeting of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority for April 3, 2014 to order at 1:00 p.m. The roll was taken.   Commissioners Barb Sykora, Paul Williams, Joan Campbell and Martin Olav Sabo were present.   
  
Commissioner Campbell moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Sykora and approved unanimously – 5 YEAS, O NAYS.
     APPROVED
  
Commissioner Campbell moved approval of the January 9, 2014 meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Williams and approved unanimously – 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
APPROVED
  
Chair’s Report – Chair Steve Cramer gave notice to the board that he will be stepping down as Chair after this calendar year.
  
Executive Director’s Report – Executive Director Dan Kenney gave an update regarding the public art projects at Target Field Station.   The Craig David murals are being fabricated and the final site plan for Zoran’s bench on 5th Street is being refined.   The original artist for the Cisterns had to back out because of cost and scheduling concerns. The new plan for the Cisterns is to light them and wrap them in an enlarged water photo from MBA photographer, Tim Davis. In addition, public education plaques have been developed by Hennepin County Environmental Services, outlining the importance of protecting water resources. 
  
DISCUSSION ITEMS 
  
Target Field Operations Update – Matt Hoy, MN Twins, Senior VP Operations – Mr. Hoy gave an update on the Teams 2013 Contributions to Youth Activities and Amateur Sports, the 2013 recap of investments at Target Field and the 2014 Affordable Seating Plan. Mr. Hoy stated that there were very few issues with opening up Target Field after this hard winter. A few repairs were required to some frozen pipes, the field was uncovered and the grass was in very good condition with no snow mold. Wi-Fi access has been improved for this season, along with better cell phone coverage.   Fourteen trees have been added along Sections 235-236 on the Club level, the berm below the Batter’s Eye has been elevated and new grass installed, the digital media area has undergone improvements and the Captains Deck is now known as the Budweiser Deck.   Two smaller amphitheater concerts are scheduled for June 27 and 28, a larger concert venue is being scheduled for early August. All talent will be announced at a later date. 
  
Mr. Hoy also gave a report on the 2014 All-Star game to be held at Target Field in July.   Security measures are being updated in accordance with Major League Baseball regulations that all ballparks by 2015 will have metal detectors and wand screening of employees and fans.   A few gates on Opening Day will be tested with the new security measures, and full implementation will be in place by the All-Star game.   Activities during the All-Star week include Sponsor Zone activities in downtown Minneapolis, a TCF Bank Stadium concert free to the public, a “Color Run” at the Minnesota State Fairground, an RBI baseball tournament, the Futures game and Celebrity Softball game with fireworks after the game.   Monday, July 14th will include an   All-Star workout day, Home Run Derby and an All-Star Gala after the Home Run Derby.   Tuesday there will be a Red Carpet Parade from the Hyatt Hotel to Target Field, a Pre-game party with a Minnesota Northwood’s theme,   pre-game festivities beginning at 6:30 followed by the All-Star game.
  
Target Field Concessions Update – Pete Spike, General Manager, Delaware North Sportservices – Mr. Spike gave a recap of food available at Target Field and gave an update on the new food additions. Some changes that have been made include roaming carts up and down the hallway on the Suite level, more custom pastries will be available for order and the use of smaller serving plates to eliminate waste.   The Metropolitan Club will no longer offer buffet service, it will be Ala Carte with smaller sharable plates at a more affordable cost.   All-Star merchandise is now available in the Pro-Shops.   
  
Target Field Station Update – Ed Hunter, Project Manager – Mr. Hunter gave a power point presentation on the progress of the Target Field Station project.   The Grand Opening is scheduled for May 17th.   
  
MBA Financial Report - Brenda Juneau, MBA Finance Coordinator – Ms Juneau stated that the Financial report is through February 28, 2014.   She noted that $1.5 million has now been transferred   to the Interchange Project and the Capital Project Fund balance is at $7.76 million.

There being no further business, Chair Cramer moved to adjourn. The motion was approved unanimously - 5 YEAS, 0 NAYS.   The board meeting of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority for April 3, 2014 was adjourned at 2:34 P.M. 

Next Meeting: July 10, 2014 Target Field Tour Theatre