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December 12,2061 <br /> people.ft included Everett,Snohomish County,and portions of Island,Skagit <br /> and northern King Counties. <br /> Lanie McMullin,Economic Development commented on the business of events <br /> and entertainment,and hoot it can translate to viable economic development for <br /> the community.She discussed the flexibility of the arena and the various types <br /> of events that it will allow. <br /> Councilmember Pope questioned whether the City of Everett would be in <br /> competition with the City of Same for these events.Lanie stated that the City <br /> is in competition for the leisue time dollars spent by households in Everett. <br /> However,the promoters will go where they can showcase their acts in a place <br /> that is fitting for them.The City will not be in competition for the big shows <br /> that come to Seattle. <br /> Councilmember Overstreet commented that the structural man affect(wires and <br /> cables)arenot visible is the graphic being shown. Tom Burgas,LMN <br /> Architectsstated that Rafael Viaoly will give more detail regarding that matter <br /> during his presentation. <br /> Councilmember Warnock questioned what percentage of the gross revenues will <br /> be derived from the hockey franchise,concessions,ticket sales,and advertising. <br /> Rich Anderson,Treasurer,Public Facilities District,spoke briefly regarding the <br /> design build teams and the citizens selection committee's unanimous decision to <br /> choose LMN Architects.He discussed the financial and marketing aspects of <br /> the center.He slated that 35%of the gross revenue will be derived from the <br /> hockey franchise and related activities. <br /> Councilmember Warnock queatioved whether the sales tax rebate has been <br /> vised.Richard stated that it has been lowered to the City's most recent sales <br /> tax projections.There will be no growth during the next two years. <br /> David Blacker,Chairperson,Everett Historical Commission,stated that the <br /> Commission voted to recommend denial of the waiver stating that the applicants <br /> did not show that there was just rause for the demolition of Me buildings <br /> currently listed on the Everett Register. He remarked that although the <br />