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be funded from. Chairperson Filippi asked Mr. Marchi to consider applying for Fox Theater grant funding and the regular Civic Cultural Commission funding process. -Sister City Exchange Program-Ed Nordness This matter was deferred until Commissioner Nordness has received necessary information from Chinese delegation. -Concert at Pete's Harbor No response was received regarding this matter. -Cultural Commission Badges Commissioner Piulle reported that she began looking at badges and the cost ranged from $13-$14 per badge and she will continue to look at other badge alternatives. -Ideas for Carrington Hall Commissioner Fischer reported that she met with Earl Walker and Don Gielow of Sequoia High School regarding possible funding for work at Carrington Hall. She said that a structural report is being obtained to determine the current status of Carrington Hall and a list of cosmetic items needed at Carrington Hall was sent to Mike Church. Estimated cost of these items is $120,000.00. She said Mr. Walker and Mr. Gielow spoke of an attempt to do something positive to the facility and expressed a desire to form a task force on the matter. They are looking at various sources of funding such as redevelopment funds and private funding to try and repair the site because they are very concerned about its declining condition. Commissioner Fischer said she would like to invite Merle Fruehling, Don Gielow and Earl Walker to our June meeting to further discuss this matter. They will also have the results of the structural report by that time. She said Mr. Gielow will look for plans which were done 12 years ago of the facility. A letter will be sent inviting Merle Fruehling, Don Gielow, Earl Walker and Councilman Paul Sanfilipo to the June meeting. Commissioner Fischer said Mr. Walker and Mr. Gielow invited the Commission to attend Sequoia's production of "Little Shop of Horrors" on May 21-22. They also suggested having a concert at Sequoia High School. She said they were very receptive to the idea of more community use of the school and its grounds. She told them about the funds available this fiscal year and was told that they may submit a request for some funds for elevation plans.