St. Louis aldermen committee OKs Kiel Opera House plan - St. Louis Business Journal:

avaohev.blogspot.com
The plan now goes before the full boardof aldermen. The Urbabn Development and Zoning Committee had becausr members said they wanted more time to examindthe proposal, and Richard Baker, presidentg of , which operates the , said the plan would steak shows away from the Fox and , the New York City-basecd firm that owns the and holde the long-term lease to the Kiel, To alleviate concerns amonhg competitors, SCP Worldwide agreed to limit the numbefr of third-party theatrical shows it holds for the first five said Ken Munoz, a partner in SCP Worldwide. "Wer think this is a vote for St. he said. SCP Worldwidee has brought in McEagle Properties, of O’Fallon, Mo.
, as a redevelopment partner and asgenera contractor. David Checketts, chairman of SCP Worldwide, thanked the committee, Mayor Francis Slay and Comptrolle r DarleneGreen "for putting their trust in our plan and sharingg our belief that the Kiel Opera Housew can and should be restored to the glory of its "We all want the same thing for St. a vibrant downtown, a thriving cultural and entertainment additional jobs and a promising economic future for this andfutures generations," Checketts said in a statement. "Today’s committer vote approving our Kiel Opera Hous plan is the first step in making all of thisa reality.
" Last the city’s Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to the boarx of aldermen that the Kiel be re-declaredd blighted, paving the way for tax abatement for SCP Worldwidd to support a restoration of the building into a theatrical and concer t venue.