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The Commissioners discussed the two alternatives with several Commissioners stating they felt that all monies should be unrestricted and the Cultural Commission should have the ability to decide where the funds would be allocated subject to the approved granting procedures and funding guidelines. M/S Filippi/Fischer: To accept Alternative#2 for $63,846.00 for FY96-97 and $65,122 for FY97-98 but make it an open process and that there be no pre-designation or earmarking of funds for any group. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. M/S Filippi/ : That the Commission accept the sub-committee's priority levels as presented. Motion withdrawn. M/S Filippi/Fischer: To move the Senior Performances/Intergenerational Program from Level 3 priority to Level 1 priority. Motion passed. It was noted that the priorities are indicated as guidelines but are not permanently set. M/S Filippi/Ball: To accept Level 1 as changed, Leve12 as written and Leve13 as changed. Motion passed. A list of suggested objectives was presented for discussion. The Commissioners spoke about the need to do better marketing and consider doing a calendar to publicize the granting process. An objective to develop a marketing plan to disseminate information about the Cultural Commission grant program was added. The revised objectives are listed below: �96-97 Ob�ectives: 1. Work to formalize a Public Arts policy which designates a percentage of a construction budget for Public Art in Public Buildings. 2. Continue to offer at least 5 programs with the schools in Redwood City and develop and enhance additional cultural opportunities for these students. 3. Evaluate the revised concert series that features the majority of the concerts at Stafford Park. 4. Develop a marketing plan to disseminate information about the Civic Cultural Commission grant program. 1997-98 Ob�ectives: 1. Offer two new additional programs to students at the elementary school level.