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Commissioner Slusser asked if Mr. Schatz would consider "in-kind" contributions/ donations for the new center. He offered his assistance to go out into the community to ask for in-kind donations. Mr. Schatz said he would develop a "shopping list" which could be used to request in-kind donations. Commissioner Nordness asked what programs will be displaced when the current Red Morton Center is demolished. Supervisor Knight developed a list of programs currently held at or provided by the staff at Red Morton Center. She reviewed the list with the Commissioners and gave them an update of where the programs will be held and alternative sites. The Kids Klub program will be housed in a portable somewhere in Red Morton Park and she is currently looking at funding for the portable. Supervisor Knight said she is also concerned about the drop-in activities for the teens and is working on developing and researching alternative programs. She also suggested having a "demolition ceremony" of the old center. ~ ITEM 2 - LETZRING MEMORIAL UPDATE Commissioner Nordness reported that the approval of the Letzring Memorial will be on the consent calendar of the February 28 City Council meeting. The dedication ceremony will be held at Opening Day Ceremonies of the Redwood City National Little League on April 16. A donation of $2,000 was received from the Redwood City National Little League to be placed towards the cost of the memorial. Commissioner Nordness said he is still working with the committee to develop the finalized narrative that will be placed on the memorial stone. He mentioned that L. Bocci and Sons stone masons may need some assistance with the unloading of the stone at the Kiwanis site. . ,. The following items were taken out of order: ITEM 4 - TRAINING FOR COMMISSIONERS Superintendent Hartman reported that she and other staff liaisons for the City's boards and commissions met recently with the Assistant City Manager to discuss possible training for board and commission members. The Commissioners were sent a questionnaire to be completed and returned to Jane Light by March 15. The Commissioners felt training was a good idea and Chairperson Swope suggested having experienced commission members perform some of the training.