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Civic Cultural Commission Page S Minutes of November 7, 1996 -City Hall Historical Art Commissioner Britschgi reported that Helen Graves and her committee have not met yet but when they do, the Commission will be represented. -Red Morton Art Opening The Park and Recreation Commission will be advised that the Cultural Commission would like a representative to work on this sub-committee. ITEM 6-1997 SUMMER CONCERTS This item will be deferred until later in the meeting. ITEM 7-UPDATE ON RED MORTON CENTER ART WORK The Commissioners received a letter from Helen Webber regarding the revised cartoon presented at this evening's meeting. The Commissioners discussed the revised cartoon and the changes the artist had made. M/S Redington/Britschgi: To accept the cartoon as presented. Park and Recreation Commissioners Susan Swope and Ed Nordness said they liked the revised cartoon and approved of the design. It was noted the completed tapestry will be three separate panels with a total size of 10' x 10' and it will be hung by City staff. Motion passed. Commissioner Nordness stated he hoped the art work installation would be completed as close to January 20 (one year anniversary of Red Morton Center) as possible and would not exceed a one month delay. ITEM 6-1997 SUMMER CONCERTS Chairperson Piulle reported that $4,900.00 was requested from the Port Commission to fund the 1997 Summer Concert series; last year $5,200.00 was received for the 1996 concert series. The funding request will be decided at the November 13 Port Commission meeting. Commissioner Filippi reviewed the 1997 concert schedule and made a few revisions. The free concert with Sounds of Swing needs to be discussed further with Manager Linda Griffith. M/S Saye/Redington: To accept the sub-committee's recommendations for the 1997 Summer Concert Series schedule as presented. Commissioner Filippi suggested substituting Country and Western band Desert Wind for the Sounds of Swing concert if necessary.