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Civic Cultural Commission page 2 <br /> Minutes of March 6, 1997 <br /> ITEM 1 - LIBRARY PROGRAMS <br /> Library Supervisor Celia LaRivere reviewed the activities being held at the <br /> Library during the month of March. The Library events flyer for March is <br /> attached to the minutes. <br /> Commissioner Saye thanked the Library for offering their showcases for the <br /> display of various collections. Chairperson Ball suggested recognizing the <br /> Library at our June meeting for their continued support . <br /> M/S Filippi/Britschgi: To honor the Library at our june meeting. <br /> Motion passed. <br /> Supervisor LaRivere announced that Library Director Jane Light has accepted <br /> the position of director of the San Jose Public Library and her last day will be <br /> March 21. Ned Himmel will be the acting director in her absence. <br /> ITEM 2 - GRANT REQUEST - KIWANIS FARMERS MARKET <br /> Eddie Rosenstiel of the Kiwanis Club spoke to his request for funding musical <br /> entertainment at the Farmers Market. Mr. Rosenstiel explained that other <br /> cities are now offering farmers markets and as a result, there is considerable <br /> competition from surrounding cities. He stated the Kiwanis group is <br /> interested in bringing more people to their Farmers Market and have <br /> developed many new ideas to increase attendance. One of their ideas is to <br /> have live music performances on four Saturdays between the end of May and <br /> the beginning of July which is the reason behind their grant request of <br /> $1,200.00. <br /> Various Commissioners asked questions about location, previous attempts to <br /> have concerts at the market and other ideas for entertainment. Mr. <br /> Rosenstiel explained that a governmental report which surveyed <br /> other farmers markets from all over California stated that people visit these <br /> events for the produce, the prices and the ambiance. The report showed that <br /> the farmers markets which were the most successful had other activities. <br /> Mr. Rosenstiel said the Kiwanis group has developed a full schedule of <br /> events for this year's Farmers Market which will include "Meet Redwood <br /> City", fingerprinting children, and a punch card for frequent patrons of the <br /> Farmers Market. They also plan on advertising their weekly events in the <br /> Redwood City Tribune and in their "Farmers Almanac" handout. <br /> M/S Filippi/Piulle: To deny the grant request from the Kiwanis Farmers <br /> Market. <br /> Motion passed. (Yes-5, No-2, Britschgi, Saye) <br />