Thursday, January 15, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 3
Rules may silence bands
Southpark policies change rental price
By Chris Horton
Kansan Staff Writer
The center has been rented for private events such as meetings and live concerts. However, recently adopted policies about the use of recreation center could eliminate concerts there, said Janet Murphy, center supervisor at Lawrence Parks and Recreation.
Last semester, the South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St., was a popular concert venue where Lawrence residents of all ages could watch their favorite bands. That may be ending.
One of the center's new policies allows only one band per building rental and charges an additional $25 per hour to groups or individuals claiming nonprofit status without legal documentation.
Murphy said there had been problems with groups staging nonprofit events because the groups received a lower rate for renting the center and then charged a cover at the door.
A recreation-center policy also forbids alcohol and tobacco consumption within the buildings, she said.
"We've had difficulties regarding the alcohol and smoking policies, and the noise ordinance has also been violated," Murphy said.
Murphy said that one complaint from a neighboring business or resident could put the center in violation of the city's noise ordinance.
Adam Mitchell. Lawrence resident, organized several shows at the center last fall.
"I was trying to bring bands I wanted to see and that other people might want to see," he said, "The recreation center was a relatively inexpensive place devoid of alcohol, age limits and cigarette smoke."
Mitchell said he and his friends
did the best they could to follow the center's policy about alcohol and tobacco.
Acknowledging that he and his friends are not legally a nonprofit group, Mitchell said that money taken at the door was used to pay bands. The remaining proceeds went to local charities.
"Our last show's proceeds went to Anti-Racist Acts, and we've also had benefits for the Lawrence Skateboard Association and Food not Bombs," Mitchell said. "Our shows were all $5 or under, but we were supposed to be calling it a donation instead of a cover."
Luke Stemmerman, Lawrence resident and guitarist for the band One Concern, said the center's rules were not community-minded.
"The idea of a recreation center is for it to be something for everybody, especially youth. Parents would drop off their twelve year olds, who are unable to see live music regularly any where else in town." Stemmerman said.
Saferide funds to face Senate vote
by Marc Sheforgen
Kansan staff writer
A bill to finance Saferide with $30,000 unanimously passed through Student Senate's University Affairs and Finance committees last night.
The bill, presented by Senate treasurer Tom Preheim, proposed taking $30,000 from the Senate reserve account to help Saferide complete its 12th year of service.
The bill still must pass through the full Senate on Wednesday.
Preheim said that Senate budgeted $80,000 for Saferide this year, but that costs for the service would total about $105,000. Without additional funding, the service is expected to run out of money by April.
"I think it needs to be funded," said Molly Wilder, University Affairs Committee member. "It's an asset to the school."
Although no committee members voted against giving Saferide additional money, taking $30,000 from the reserve account concerns some senators.
Matt Dunbar, Finance Committee member, said, "I have kind of mixed emotions. I think it's a valuable service, but at the same time, that's a lot of money. I would have liked to see other options like cutting hours."
Many members of the committees said they were not aware of Saferide's budget problems but thought keeping the service running was important.
Saferide's financial problems stem from its renegotiated contract with the Lawrence Bus Company, the service's operator. In June, the bus company opted not to renew its previous contract for the first time since becoming Saferide's vendor.
Unsuccessful efforts to find a new vendor forced Senate's
transportation board to renegotiate the contract, raising hourly service costs per car from $23.85 to $27. Because Saferide's budget already was set, the increased costs could keep Saferide's cars in the garage.
Next year, student transportation fees will increase $2$, which will generate an additional $86,000 for Saferide. Preheim said the extra money not only would keep Saferide going and but also might allow for the purchase of a new car when the fee becomes effective in Fall 1998.
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