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Commissioner Redington volunteered to attend. A letter signed by each of the Commissioners will be presented to the winners at the art show. Commissioner Piulle reported that the cost of new badges will range between $8.50-$14.50 per badge. The Commissioners discussed the types of badges available and who would be paying for them. M/S Piulle/ : To purchase badges 1"x3" in size in a more visible form. Motion died due to lack of a second. M/S Ball/ : To maintain the current badges the Commissioners have. Motion died due to lack of a second. M/S Fischer/Piulle: To send a letter to the City Council to suggest that badges be purchased for all commissions/boards. Commissioner Piulle withdrew her second of the motion; motion died. M/S Redington/Fischer: To proceed with plans to get badges for the Cultural Commission in a larger size and more visible. Motion passed. The following items were taken out of order: ITEM 5-FORMAL OPINION OF CULTURAL COMMISSION REGARDING GRAFFITI AS ART The Commissioners discussed their views of graffiti being classified as art and felt that they should send a letter to the City Council expressing their formal opinion. M/S Piulle/Redington: Adamantly feels that the Cultural Commission register its opposition to the idea of graffiti as art and not condone committing space to graffiti. Commissioner Piulle said she would be in favor of a wall designated for art by students or as a school project with strict adult supervision, but would not support a "graffiti wall". Commissioner Fischer said she considers graffiti an act of vandalism and finds it offensive. Commissioner Ball felt that graffiti on street signs is dangerous because it prevents them from being read by drivers. Motion passed.